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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,167.68, 19,546.92 and 10,131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,167.68, 19,546.92 and 10,131.18 is: 13,977.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,167.68 : 19,546.92 = 10,131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,167.68/19,546.92 = 10,131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,167.68x = 19,546.92 × 10,131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,167.68x = 198,033,364.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,033,364.97/14,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,977.83

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