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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,141.44, 19,516.91 and 8,173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,141.44, 19,516.91 and 8,173.16 is: 11,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,141.44 : 19,516.91 = 8,173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,141.44/19,516.91 = 8,173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,141.44x = 19,516.91 × 8,173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,141.44x = 159,514,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,514,689.69/14,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,279.95

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