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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.29, 19,566.26 and 8,211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.29, 19,566.26 and 8,211.35 is: 11,330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.29 : 19,566.26 = 8,211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.29/19,566.26 = 8,211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.29x = 19,566.26 × 8,211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.29x = 160,665,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,665,270.16/14,179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.98

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