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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.52, 19,961.90 and 8,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.52, 19,961.90 and 8,177.76 is: 11,285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.52 : 19,961.90 = 8,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.52/19,961.90 = 8,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.52x = 19,961.90 × 8,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.52x = 163,243,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,243,627.34/14,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,285.02

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