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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,180.31, 19,563.54 and 14,158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,180.31, 19,563.54 and 14,158.44 is: 19,533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,180.31 : 19,563.54 = 14,158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,180.31/19,563.54 = 14,158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,180.31x = 19,563.54 × 14,158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,180.31x = 276,989,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,989,207.28/14,180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,533.37

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