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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,481.63, 19,985.88 and 8,195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,481.63, 19,985.88 and 8,195.22 is: 11,310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,481.63 : 19,985.88 = 8,195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,481.63/19,985.88 = 8,195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,481.63x = 19,985.88 × 8,195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,481.63x = 163,788,683.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,788,683.49/14,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,310.10

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