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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,457.72, 19,951.39 and 8,169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,457.72, 19,951.39 and 8,169.96 is: 11,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,457.72 : 19,951.39 = 8,169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,457.72/19,951.39 = 8,169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,457.72x = 19,951.39 × 8,169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,457.72x = 163,002,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,002,058.24/14,457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,274.40

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