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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.43, 19,562.21 and 8,208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.43, 19,562.21 and 8,208.51 is: 11,327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.43 : 19,562.21 = 8,208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.43/19,562.21 = 8,208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.43x = 19,562.21 × 8,208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.43x = 160,576,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,576,555.36/14,176.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,327.01

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