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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,442.54, 19,930.74 and 8,155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,442.54, 19,930.74 and 8,155.32 is: 11,254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,442.54 : 19,930.74 = 8,155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,442.54/19,930.74 = 8,155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,442.54x = 19,930.74 × 8,155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,442.54x = 162,541,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,541,562.54/14,442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,254.36

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