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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.78, 19,601.76 and 8,153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.78, 19,601.76 and 8,153.63 is: 11,251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.78 : 19,601.76 = 8,153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.78/19,601.76 = 8,153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.78x = 19,601.76 × 8,153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.78x = 159,825,400.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,825,400.38/14,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,251.52

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