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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.22, 19,565.03 and 8,513.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.22, 19,565.03 and 8,513.06 is: 11,746.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.22 : 19,565.03 = 8,513.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.22/19,565.03 = 8,513.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.22x = 19,565.03 × 8,513.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.22x = 166,558,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,558,344.49/14,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,746.65

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