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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.33, 19,962.41 and 8,177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.33, 19,962.41 and 8,177.70 is: 11,285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.33 : 19,962.41 = 8,177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.33/19,962.41 = 8,177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.33x = 19,962.41 × 8,177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.33x = 163,246,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,246,600.26/14,465.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,285.37

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