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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.34, 19,538.07 and 8,108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.34, 19,538.07 and 8,108.37 is: 11,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.34 : 19,538.07 = 8,108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.34/19,538.07 = 8,108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.34x = 19,538.07 × 8,108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.34x = 158,421,900.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,421,900.65/14,158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,189.30

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