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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.04, 19,537.86 and 8,498.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.04, 19,537.86 and 8,498.92 is: 11,726.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.04 : 19,537.86 = 8,498.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.04/19,537.86 = 8,498.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.04x = 19,537.86 × 8,498.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.04x = 166,050,709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,050,709.11/14,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,726.71

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