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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,163.42, 19,545.93 and 8,196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,163.42, 19,545.93 and 8,196.96 is: 11,312.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,163.42 : 19,545.93 = 8,196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,163.42/19,545.93 = 8,196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,163.42x = 19,545.93 × 8,196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,163.42x = 160,217,206.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,217,206.37/14,163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,312.04

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