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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.52, 19,539.96 and 8,191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.52, 19,539.96 and 8,191.05 is: 11,303.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.52 : 19,539.96 = 8,191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.52/19,539.96 = 8,191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.52x = 19,539.96 × 8,191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.52x = 160,052,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,052,789.36/14,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,303.55

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