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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,466.10, 19,962.42 and 8,178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,466.10, 19,962.42 and 8,178.08 is: 11,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466.10 : 19,962.42 = 8,178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466.10/19,962.42 = 8,178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466.10x = 19,962.42 × 8,178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466.10x = 163,254,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,254,267.75/14,466.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,285.30

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