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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,181.31, 19,564.92 and 14,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,181.31, 19,564.92 and 14,159.44 is: 19,534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,181.31 : 19,564.92 = 14,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,181.31/19,564.92 = 14,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,181.31x = 19,564.92 × 14,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,181.31x = 277,028,310.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,028,310.84/14,181.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,534.75

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