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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,461.02, 19,955.70 and 8,173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,461.02, 19,955.70 and 8,173.26 is: 11,278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,461.02 : 19,955.70 = 8,173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,461.02/19,955.70 = 8,173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,461.02x = 19,955.70 × 8,173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,461.02x = 163,103,124.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,103,124.58/14,461.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,278.81

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