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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,141.68, 19,514.37 and 8,173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,141.68, 19,514.37 and 8,173.73 is: 11,279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,141.68 : 19,514.37 = 8,173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,141.68/19,514.37 = 8,173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,141.68x = 19,514.37 × 8,173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,141.68x = 159,505,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,505,191.50/14,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,279.09

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