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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,472.66, 19,972.44 and 8,099.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,472.66, 19,972.44 and 8,099.64 is: 11,177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,472.66 : 19,972.44 = 8,099.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,472.66/19,972.44 = 8,099.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,472.66x = 19,972.44 × 8,099.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,472.66x = 161,769,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,769,573.92/14,472.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,177.60

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