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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.29, 19,564.98 and 8,128.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.29, 19,564.98 and 8,128.71 is: 11,218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.29 : 19,564.98 = 8,128.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.29/19,564.98 = 8,128.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.29x = 19,564.98 × 8,128.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.29x = 159,038,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,038,048.58/14,176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,218.59

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