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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,104.62, 19,460.52 and 8,800.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,104.62, 19,460.52 and 8,800.29 is: 12,141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,104.62 : 19,460.52 = 8,800.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,104.62/19,460.52 = 8,800.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,104.62x = 19,460.52 × 8,800.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,104.62x = 171,258,219.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,258,219.55/14,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.99

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