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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,914.60, 17,871.90 and 8,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,914.60, 17,871.90 and 8,228.20 is: 12,342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,914.60 : 17,871.90 = 8,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,914.60/17,871.90 = 8,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,914.60x = 17,871.90 × 8,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,914.60x = 147,053,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,053,567.58/11,914.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.30

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