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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,180.67, 19,566.36 and 8,211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,180.67, 19,566.36 and 8,211.98 is: 11,330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,180.67 : 19,566.36 = 8,211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,180.67/19,566.36 = 8,211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,180.67x = 19,566.36 × 8,211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,180.67x = 160,678,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,678,605.91/14,180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.82

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