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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.83, 19,962.30 and 8,178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.83, 19,962.30 and 8,178.34 is: 11,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.83 : 19,962.30 = 8,178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.83/19,962.30 = 8,178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.83x = 19,962.30 × 8,178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.83x = 163,258,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,258,476.58/14,465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,285.80

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