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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,883.22, 19,165.14 and 8,854.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,883.22, 19,165.14 and 8,854.29 is: 12,222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,883.22 : 19,165.14 = 8,854.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,883.22/19,165.14 = 8,854.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,883.22x = 19,165.14 × 8,854.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,883.22x = 169,693,707.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,693,707.45/13,883.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,222.94

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