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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,460.02, 19,954.32 and 8,172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,460.02, 19,954.32 and 8,172.26 is: 11,277.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,460.02 : 19,954.32 = 8,172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,460.02/19,954.32 = 8,172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,460.02x = 19,954.32 × 8,172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,460.02x = 163,071,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,071,891.16/14,460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,277.43

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