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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.53, 14,955.30 and 8,837.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.53, 14,955.30 and 8,837.62 is: 13,191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.53 : 14,955.30 = 8,837.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.53/14,955.30 = 8,837.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.53x = 14,955.30 × 8,837.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.53x = 132,169,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,169,221.00/10,019.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,191.16

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