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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,469.68, 19,966.02 and 8,181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,469.68, 19,966.02 and 8,181.92 is: 11,289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,469.68 : 19,966.02 = 8,181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,469.68/19,966.02 = 8,181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,469.68x = 19,966.02 × 8,181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,469.68x = 163,360,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,360,378.36/14,469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,289.84

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