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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,143.22, 19,515.47 and 8,173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,143.22, 19,515.47 and 8,173.73 is: 11,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,143.22 : 19,515.47 = 8,173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,143.22/19,515.47 = 8,173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,143.22x = 19,515.47 × 8,173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,143.22x = 159,514,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,514,236.50/14,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,278.50

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