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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.92, 19,548 and 8,198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.92, 19,548 and 8,198.46 is: 11,314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.92 : 19,548 = 8,198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.92/19,548 = 8,198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.92x = 19,548 × 8,198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.92x = 160,263,496.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,263,496.08/14,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,314.11

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