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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.80, 19,542.57 and 8,191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.80, 19,542.57 and 8,191.32 is: 11,304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.80 : 19,542.57 = 8,191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.80/19,542.57 = 8,191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.80x = 19,542.57 × 8,191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.80x = 160,079,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,079,444.49/14,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,304.41

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