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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.92, 19,563.04 and 14,158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.92, 19,563.04 and 14,158.05 is: 19,532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.92 : 19,563.04 = 14,158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.92/19,563.04 = 14,158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.92x = 19,563.04 × 14,158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.92x = 276,974,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,974,363.17/14,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,532.86

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