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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,177.23, 19,562.72 and 8,208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,177.23, 19,562.72 and 8,208.54 is: 11,326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,177.23 : 19,562.72 = 8,208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,177.23/19,562.72 = 8,208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,177.23x = 19,562.72 × 8,208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,177.23x = 160,581,328.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,581,328.59/14,177.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,326.71

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