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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,455.06, 19,947.97 and 8,167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,455.06, 19,947.97 and 8,167.43 is: 11,271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,455.06 : 19,947.97 = 8,167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,455.06/19,947.97 = 8,167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,455.06x = 19,947.97 × 8,167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,455.06x = 162,923,708.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,923,708.70/14,455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,271.05

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