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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,080.60, 19,427.83 and 8,771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,080.60, 19,427.83 and 8,771.66 is: 12,102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,080.60 : 19,427.83 = 8,771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,080.60/19,427.83 = 8,771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,080.60x = 19,427.83 × 8,771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,080.60x = 170,414,222.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,414,222.16/14,080.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,102.77

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