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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,178.27, 19,567.98 and 8,211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,178.27, 19,567.98 and 8,211.81 is: 11,333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,178.27 : 19,567.98 = 8,211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,178.27/19,567.98 = 8,211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,178.27x = 19,567.98 × 8,211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,178.27x = 160,688,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,688,533.84/14,178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,333.44

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