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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,141.12, 19,510.24 and 8,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,141.12, 19,510.24 and 8,172 is: 11,274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,141.12 : 19,510.24 = 8,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,141.12/19,510.24 = 8,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,141.12x = 19,510.24 × 8,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,141.12x = 159,437,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,437,681.28/14,141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,274.76

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