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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,466.62, 19,963.13 and 8,178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,466.62, 19,963.13 and 8,178.59 is: 11,285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466.62 : 19,963.13 = 8,178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466.62/19,963.13 = 8,178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466.62x = 19,963.13 × 8,178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466.62x = 163,270,114.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,270,114.68/14,466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,285.99

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