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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,474.53, 19,975.81 and 8,101.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,474.53, 19,975.81 and 8,101.67 is: 11,180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,474.53 : 19,975.81 = 8,101.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,474.53/19,975.81 = 8,101.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,474.53x = 19,975.81 × 8,101.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,474.53x = 161,837,420.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,837,420.60/14,474.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,180.85

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