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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,194.74, 19,588.95 and 8,145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,194.74, 19,588.95 and 8,145.96 is: 11,241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,194.74 : 19,588.95 = 8,145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,194.74/19,588.95 = 8,145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,194.74x = 19,588.95 × 8,145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,194.74x = 159,570,803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,570,803.14/14,194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,241.54

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