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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,147.66, 19,521.60 and 8,178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,147.66, 19,521.60 and 8,178.18 is: 11,284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,147.66 : 19,521.60 = 8,178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,147.66/19,521.60 = 8,178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,147.66x = 19,521.60 × 8,178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,147.66x = 159,651,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,651,158.69/14,147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,284.63

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