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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,472.79, 19,972.52 and 8,186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,472.79, 19,972.52 and 8,186.38 is: 11,297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,472.79 : 19,972.52 = 8,186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,472.79/19,972.52 = 8,186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,472.79x = 19,972.52 × 8,186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,472.79x = 163,502,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,502,597.35/14,472.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,297.24

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