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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,474.64, 19,975.59 and 8,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,474.64, 19,975.59 and 8,187 is: 11,298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,474.64 : 19,975.59 = 8,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,474.64/19,975.59 = 8,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,474.64x = 19,975.59 × 8,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,474.64x = 163,540,155.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,540,155.33/14,474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,298.39

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