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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,927.70, 19,220.92 and 8,887.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,927.70, 19,220.92 and 8,887.88 is: 12,265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,927.70 : 19,220.92 = 8,887.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,927.70/19,220.92 = 8,887.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,927.70x = 19,220.92 × 8,887.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,927.70x = 170,833,230.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,833,230.45/13,927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.72

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