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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,464.33, 19,961.03 and 8,176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,464.33, 19,961.03 and 8,176.70 is: 11,283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,464.33 : 19,961.03 = 8,176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,464.33/19,961.03 = 8,176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,464.33x = 19,961.03 × 8,176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,464.33x = 163,215,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,215,354.00/14,464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,283.99

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