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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.97, 19,551.96 and 8,201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.97, 19,551.96 and 8,201.03 is: 11,316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.97 : 19,551.96 = 8,201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.97/19,551.96 = 8,201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.97x = 19,551.96 × 8,201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.97x = 160,346,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,346,210.52/14,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,316.72

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