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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,110.25, 19,467.72 and 8,808.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,110.25, 19,467.72 and 8,808.14 is: 12,152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,110.25 : 19,467.72 = 8,808.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,110.25/19,467.72 = 8,808.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,110.25x = 19,467.72 × 8,808.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,110.25x = 171,474,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,474,427.14/14,110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,152.47

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