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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,468.59, 19,966.39 and 8,180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,468.59, 19,966.39 and 8,180.83 is: 11,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,468.59 : 19,966.39 = 8,180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,468.59/19,966.39 = 8,180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,468.59x = 19,966.39 × 8,180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,468.59x = 163,341,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,341,642.30/14,468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,289.40

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