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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.08, 19,538.46 and 8,497.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.08, 19,538.46 and 8,497.32 is: 11,721.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.08 : 19,538.46 = 8,497.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.08/19,538.46 = 8,497.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.08x = 19,538.46 × 8,497.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.08x = 166,024,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,024,546.93/14,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,721.52

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