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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,466.08, 19,966.44 and 8,182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,466.08, 19,966.44 and 8,182.08 is: 11,293.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466.08 : 19,966.44 = 8,182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466.08/19,966.44 = 8,182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466.08x = 19,966.44 × 8,182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466.08x = 163,367,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,367,009.40/14,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,293.11

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