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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,887.72, 19,171.35 and 8,858.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,887.72, 19,171.35 and 8,858.79 is: 12,229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,887.72 : 19,171.35 = 8,858.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,887.72/19,171.35 = 8,858.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,887.72x = 19,171.35 × 8,858.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,887.72x = 169,834,963.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,834,963.67/13,887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,229.15

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