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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.40, 19,477.80 and 8,810.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.40, 19,477.80 and 8,810.28 is: 12,155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.40 : 19,477.80 = 8,810.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.40/19,477.80 = 8,810.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.40x = 19,477.80 × 8,810.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.40x = 171,604,871.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,604,871.78/14,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.56

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