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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,137.72, 19,508.65 and 8,168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,137.72, 19,508.65 and 8,168.92 is: 11,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,137.72 : 19,508.65 = 8,168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,137.72/19,508.65 = 8,168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,137.72x = 19,508.65 × 8,168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,137.72x = 159,364,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,364,601.16/14,137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,272.30

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