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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,472.54, 19,972.91 and 8,098.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,472.54, 19,972.91 and 8,098.99 is: 11,177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,472.54 : 19,972.91 = 8,098.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,472.54/19,972.91 = 8,098.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,472.54x = 19,972.91 × 8,098.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,472.54x = 161,760,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,760,368.68/14,472.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,177.05

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