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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,139.46, 19,514.87 and 8,174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,139.46, 19,514.87 and 8,174.57 is: 11,282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,139.46 : 19,514.87 = 8,174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,139.46/19,514.87 = 8,174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,139.46x = 19,514.87 × 8,174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,139.46x = 159,525,718.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,525,718.82/14,139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,282.31

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