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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,864.66, 19,147.22 and 8,831.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,864.66, 19,147.22 and 8,831.14 is: 12,195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,864.66 : 19,147.22 = 8,831.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,864.66/19,147.22 = 8,831.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,864.66x = 19,147.22 × 8,831.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,864.66x = 169,091,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,091,780.43/13,864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.88

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