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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.26, 19,962.48 and 8,177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.26, 19,962.48 and 8,177.50 is: 11,285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.26 : 19,962.48 = 8,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.26/19,962.48 = 8,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.26x = 19,962.48 × 8,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.26x = 163,243,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,243,180.20/14,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,285.19

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