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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,469.70, 19,968.09 and 8,182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,469.70, 19,968.09 and 8,182.10 is: 11,291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,469.70 : 19,968.09 = 8,182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,469.70/19,968.09 = 8,182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,469.70x = 19,968.09 × 8,182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,469.70x = 163,380,909.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,380,909.19/14,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,291.24

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