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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.51, 19,914.66 and 8,142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.51, 19,914.66 and 8,142.75 is: 11,237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.51 : 19,914.66 = 8,142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.51/19,914.66 = 8,142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.51x = 19,914.66 × 8,142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.51x = 162,160,097.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,160,097.72/14,430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,237.31

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