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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,162.26, 19,541 and 8,191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,162.26, 19,541 and 8,191.76 is: 11,302.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,162.26 : 19,541 = 8,191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,162.26/19,541 = 8,191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,162.26x = 19,541 × 8,191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,162.26x = 160,075,182.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,075,182.16/14,162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,302.94

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