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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,457.84, 19,950.86 and 8,169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,457.84, 19,950.86 and 8,169.82 is: 11,273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,457.84 : 19,950.86 = 8,169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,457.84/19,950.86 = 8,169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,457.84x = 19,950.86 × 8,169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,457.84x = 162,994,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,994,935.05/14,457.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,273.81

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