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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,162.68, 19,545 and 8,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,162.68, 19,545 and 8,114.02 is: 11,197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,162.68 : 19,545 = 8,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,162.68/19,545 = 8,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,162.68x = 19,545 × 8,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,162.68x = 158,588,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,588,520.90/14,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.63

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