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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,464.28, 19,961.16 and 8,177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,464.28, 19,961.16 and 8,177.06 is: 11,284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,464.28 : 19,961.16 = 8,177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,464.28/19,961.16 = 8,177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,464.28x = 19,961.16 × 8,177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,464.28x = 163,223,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,223,602.99/14,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,284.60

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