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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,200.95, 19,596.94 and 8,151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,200.95, 19,596.94 and 8,151.02 is: 11,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,200.95 : 19,596.94 = 8,151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,200.95/19,596.94 = 8,151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,200.95x = 19,596.94 × 8,151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,200.95x = 159,735,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,735,005.01/14,200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,248.19

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