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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,184.81, 19,569.75 and 14,162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,184.81, 19,569.75 and 14,162.94 is: 19,539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,184.81 : 19,569.75 = 14,162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,184.81/19,569.75 = 14,162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,184.81x = 19,569.75 × 14,162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,184.81x = 277,165,195.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,165,195.07/14,184.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.58

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