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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.12, 19,518.72 and 8,178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.12, 19,518.72 and 8,178.66 is: 11,285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.12 : 19,518.72 = 8,178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.12/19,518.72 = 8,178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.12x = 19,518.72 × 8,178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.12x = 159,636,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,636,974.52/14,145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,285.66

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