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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.30, 19,544.67 and 8,573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.30, 19,544.67 and 8,573.10 is: 11,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.30 : 19,544.67 = 8,573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.30/19,544.67 = 8,573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.30x = 19,544.67 × 8,573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.30x = 167,558,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,558,410.38/14,160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.97

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