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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.32, 19,536.37 and 8,780.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.32, 19,536.37 and 8,780.82 is: 12,114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.32 : 19,536.37 = 8,780.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.32/19,536.37 = 8,780.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.32x = 19,536.37 × 8,780.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.32x = 171,545,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,545,348.42/14,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,114.51

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