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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,171.32, 19,558.56 and 8,206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,171.32, 19,558.56 and 8,206.89 is: 11,326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,171.32 : 19,558.56 = 8,206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,171.32/19,558.56 = 8,206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,171.32x = 19,558.56 × 8,206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,171.32x = 160,514,950.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,514,950.48/14,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,326.75

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