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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,211.53, 19,612.04 and 8,161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,211.53, 19,612.04 and 8,161.69 is: 11,263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211.53 : 19,612.04 = 8,161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211.53/19,612.04 = 8,161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211.53x = 19,612.04 × 8,161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211.53x = 160,067,362.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,067,362.12/14,211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,263.21

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