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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,210.75, 19,610.69 and 8,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,210.75, 19,610.69 and 8,161.98 is: 11,263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,210.75 : 19,610.69 = 8,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,210.75/19,610.69 = 8,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,210.75x = 19,610.69 × 8,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,210.75x = 160,062,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,062,018.76/14,210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,263.45

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