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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,468.70, 19,966.71 and 8,181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,468.70, 19,966.71 and 8,181.10 is: 11,289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,468.70 : 19,966.71 = 8,181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,468.70/19,966.71 = 8,181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,468.70x = 19,966.71 × 8,181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,468.70x = 163,349,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,349,651.18/14,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,289.86

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