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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.26, 19,972.80 and 8,099.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.26, 19,972.80 and 8,099.46 is: 11,177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.26 : 19,972.80 = 8,099.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.26/19,972.80 = 8,099.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.26x = 19,972.80 × 8,099.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.26x = 161,768,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,768,894.69/14,473.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,177.09

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