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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,139.34, 19,511.41 and 8,170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,139.34, 19,511.41 and 8,170.04 is: 11,274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,139.34 : 19,511.41 = 8,170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,139.34/19,511.41 = 8,170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,139.34x = 19,511.41 × 8,170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,139.34x = 159,409,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,409,000.16/14,139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,274.15

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