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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,181.99, 19,573.52 and 8,217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,181.99, 19,573.52 and 8,217.28 is: 11,341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,181.99 : 19,573.52 = 8,217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,181.99/19,573.52 = 8,217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,181.99x = 19,573.52 × 8,217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,181.99x = 160,841,077.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,841,077.81/14,181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,341.22

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