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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,116.65, 19,493.37 and 8,820.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,116.65, 19,493.37 and 8,820.51 is: 12,180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116.65 : 19,493.37 = 8,820.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116.65/19,493.37 = 8,820.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116.65x = 19,493.37 × 8,820.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116.65x = 171,941,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,941,465.02/14,116.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,180.05

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