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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.15, 19,961.64 and 8,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.15, 19,961.64 and 8,177.52 is: 11,284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.15 : 19,961.64 = 8,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.15/19,961.64 = 8,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.15x = 19,961.64 × 8,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.15x = 163,236,710.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,236,710.33/14,465.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,284.83

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