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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,448.76, 19,941.12 and 8,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,448.76, 19,941.12 and 8,161 is: 11,263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,448.76 : 19,941.12 = 8,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,448.76/19,941.12 = 8,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,448.76x = 19,941.12 × 8,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,448.76x = 162,739,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,739,480.32/14,448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,263.21

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