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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.32, 19,566.63 and 8,210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.32, 19,566.63 and 8,210.57 is: 11,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.32 : 19,566.63 = 8,210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.32/19,566.63 = 8,210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.32x = 19,566.63 × 8,210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.32x = 160,653,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,653,087.45/14,179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.10

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