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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,105.62, 19,461.90 and 8,801.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,105.62, 19,461.90 and 8,801.29 is: 12,143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,105.62 : 19,461.90 = 8,801.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,105.62/19,461.90 = 8,801.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,105.62x = 19,461.90 × 8,801.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,105.62x = 171,289,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,289,825.85/14,105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.37

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