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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.68, 19,567.98 and 8,211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.68, 19,567.98 and 8,211.69 is: 11,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.68 : 19,567.98 = 8,211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.68/19,567.98 = 8,211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.68x = 19,567.98 × 8,211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.68x = 160,686,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,686,185.69/14,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,332.14

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