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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.57, 19,462.23 and 8,799.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.57, 19,462.23 and 8,799.17 is: 12,148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.57 : 19,462.23 = 8,799.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.57/19,462.23 = 8,799.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.57x = 19,462.23 × 8,799.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.57x = 171,251,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,251,470.35/14,096.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,148.45

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