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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,177.94, 19,565.57 and 8,209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,177.94, 19,565.57 and 8,209.93 is: 11,329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,177.94 : 19,565.57 = 8,209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,177.94/19,565.57 = 8,209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,177.94x = 19,565.57 × 8,209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,177.94x = 160,631,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,631,821.23/14,177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.70

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