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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,177.25, 19,563.33 and 8,209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,177.25, 19,563.33 and 8,209.32 is: 11,328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,177.25 : 19,563.33 = 8,209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,177.25/19,563.33 = 8,209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,177.25x = 19,563.33 × 8,209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,177.25x = 160,601,636.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,601,636.24/14,177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,328.12

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