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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,143.74, 19,517.21 and 8,175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,143.74, 19,517.21 and 8,175.79 is: 11,281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,143.74 : 19,517.21 = 8,175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,143.74/19,517.21 = 8,175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,143.74x = 19,517.21 × 8,175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,143.74x = 159,568,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,568,610.35/14,143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,281.92

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