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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,166.08, 19,541.22 and 8,499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,166.08, 19,541.22 and 8,499.32 is: 11,724.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,166.08 : 19,541.22 = 8,499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,166.08/19,541.22 = 8,499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,166.08x = 19,541.22 × 8,499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,166.08x = 166,087,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,087,081.97/14,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,724.28

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