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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,138.27, 19,514.32 and 8,173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,138.27, 19,514.32 and 8,173.66 is: 11,281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,138.27 : 19,514.32 = 8,173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,138.27/19,514.32 = 8,173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,138.27x = 19,514.32 × 8,173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,138.27x = 159,503,416.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,503,416.81/14,138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,281.68

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