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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.44, 19,544.72 and 8,574.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.44, 19,544.72 and 8,574.24 is: 11,833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.44 : 19,544.72 = 8,574.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.44/19,544.72 = 8,574.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.44x = 19,544.72 × 8,574.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.44x = 167,581,120.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,581,120.01/14,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,833.62

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