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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,458.09, 19,951.91 and 8,170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,458.09, 19,951.91 and 8,170.33 is: 11,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,458.09 : 19,951.91 = 8,170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,458.09/19,951.91 = 8,170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,458.09x = 19,951.91 × 8,170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,458.09x = 163,013,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,013,647.98/14,458.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,274.91

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