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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,165.06, 19,546.25 and 8,499.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,165.06, 19,546.25 and 8,499.58 is: 11,728.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,165.06 : 19,546.25 = 8,499.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,165.06/19,546.25 = 8,499.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,165.06x = 19,546.25 × 8,499.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,165.06x = 166,134,824.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,134,824.21/14,165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,728.50

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