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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.69, 19,563.84 and 8,208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.69, 19,563.84 and 8,208.68 is: 11,327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.69 : 19,563.84 = 8,208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.69/19,563.84 = 8,208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.69x = 19,563.84 × 8,208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.69x = 160,593,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,593,204.31/14,176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,327.98

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