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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,139.84, 19,511.51 and 8,173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,139.84, 19,511.51 and 8,173.43 is: 11,278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,139.84 : 19,511.51 = 8,173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,139.84/19,511.51 = 8,173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,139.84x = 19,511.51 × 8,173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,139.84x = 159,475,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,475,822.75/14,139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,278.47

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