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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,184.33, 19,571.40 and 8,215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,184.33, 19,571.40 and 8,215.64 is: 11,335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,184.33 : 19,571.40 = 8,215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,184.33/19,571.40 = 8,215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,184.33x = 19,571.40 × 8,215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,184.33x = 160,791,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,791,552.23/14,184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,335.86

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