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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.04, 19,536.48 and 8,497.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.04, 19,536.48 and 8,497.92 is: 11,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.04 : 19,536.48 = 8,497.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.04/19,536.48 = 8,497.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.04x = 19,536.48 × 8,497.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.04x = 166,019,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,019,444.12/14,159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,725.33

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