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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.45, 19,542.51 and 8,495.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.45, 19,542.51 and 8,495.43 is: 11,724.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.45 : 19,542.51 = 8,495.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.45/19,542.51 = 8,495.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.45x = 19,542.51 × 8,495.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.45x = 166,022,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,022,025.73/14,160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,724.35

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