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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.88, 19,536.66 and 8,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.88, 19,536.66 and 8,190.72 is: 11,300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.88 : 19,536.66 = 8,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.88/19,536.66 = 8,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.88x = 19,536.66 × 8,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.88x = 160,019,311.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,019,311.80/14,159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,300.89

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