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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.31, 19,562.04 and 8,208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.31, 19,562.04 and 8,208.38 is: 11,326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.31 : 19,562.04 = 8,208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.31/19,562.04 = 8,208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.31x = 19,562.04 × 8,208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.31x = 160,572,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,572,651.57/14,176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,326.83

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