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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,107.10, 19,471.59 and 8,798.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,107.10, 19,471.59 and 8,798.76 is: 12,144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,107.10 : 19,471.59 = 8,798.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,107.10/19,471.59 = 8,798.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,107.10x = 19,471.59 × 8,798.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,107.10x = 171,325,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,325,847.23/14,107.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.66

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