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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.62, 19,543.14 and 8,859.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.62, 19,543.14 and 8,859.45 is: 12,226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.62 : 19,543.14 = 8,859.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.62/19,543.14 = 8,859.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.62x = 19,543.14 × 8,859.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.62x = 173,141,471.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,141,471.67/14,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.11

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