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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,141.99, 19,514.80 and 8,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,141.99, 19,514.80 and 8,174.04 is: 11,279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,141.99 : 19,514.80 = 8,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,141.99/19,514.80 = 8,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,141.99x = 19,514.80 × 8,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,141.99x = 159,514,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,514,735.36/14,141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,279.52

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