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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.10, 19,956.90 and 8,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.10, 19,956.90 and 8,174.08 is: 11,279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.10 : 19,956.90 = 8,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.10/19,956.90 = 8,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.10x = 19,956.90 × 8,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.10x = 163,129,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,129,297.15/14,462.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,279.78

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