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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.24, 19,554.72 and 8,201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.24, 19,554.72 and 8,201.44 is: 11,317.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.24 : 19,554.72 = 8,201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.24/19,554.72 = 8,201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.24x = 19,554.72 × 8,201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.24x = 160,376,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,376,862.80/14,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,317.86

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