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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,456.76, 19,950.92 and 8,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,456.76, 19,950.92 and 8,169.12 is: 11,273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,456.76 : 19,950.92 = 8,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,456.76/19,950.92 = 8,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,456.76x = 19,950.92 × 8,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,456.76x = 162,981,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,981,459.59/14,456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,273.72

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