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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,177.73, 19,560.86 and 8,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,177.73, 19,560.86 and 8,044.42 is: 11,098.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,177.73 : 19,560.86 = 8,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,177.73/19,560.86 = 8,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,177.73x = 19,560.86 × 8,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,177.73x = 157,355,751.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,355,751.12/14,177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.80

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