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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.54, 19,959.31 and 8,091.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.54, 19,959.31 and 8,091.23 is: 11,166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.54 : 19,959.31 = 8,091.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.54/19,959.31 = 8,091.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.54x = 19,959.31 × 8,091.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.54x = 161,495,367.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,495,367.85/14,462.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,166.46

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