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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,464.56, 19,964.78 and 8,180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,464.56, 19,964.78 and 8,180.58 is: 11,291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,464.56 : 19,964.78 = 8,180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,464.56/19,964.78 = 8,180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,464.56x = 19,964.78 × 8,180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,464.56x = 163,323,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,323,479.97/14,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,291.29

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