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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,196.75, 19,590.70 and 8,145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,196.75, 19,590.70 and 8,145.71 is: 11,240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.75 : 19,590.70 = 8,145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.75/19,590.70 = 8,145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.75x = 19,590.70 × 8,145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.75x = 159,580,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,580,160.90/14,196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,240.61

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