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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.31, 19,543.26 and 8,191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.31, 19,543.26 and 8,191.82 is: 11,305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.31 : 19,543.26 = 8,191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.31/19,543.26 = 8,191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.31x = 19,543.26 × 8,191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.31x = 160,094,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,094,770.42/14,161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,305.09

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