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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,174.46, 19,558.98 and 8,206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,174.46, 19,558.98 and 8,206.02 is: 11,323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,174.46 : 19,558.98 = 8,206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,174.46/19,558.98 = 8,206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,174.46x = 19,558.98 × 8,206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,174.46x = 160,501,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,501,381.06/14,174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,323.28

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