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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,456.70, 19,950.15 and 8,169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,456.70, 19,950.15 and 8,169.06 is: 11,273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,456.70 : 19,950.15 = 8,169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,456.70/19,950.15 = 8,169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,456.70x = 19,950.15 × 8,169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,456.70x = 162,973,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,973,972.36/14,456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,273.25

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