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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,118.54, 19,475.43 and 8,804.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,118.54, 19,475.43 and 8,804.13 is: 12,144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,118.54 : 19,475.43 = 8,804.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,118.54/19,475.43 = 8,804.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,118.54x = 19,475.43 × 8,804.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,118.54x = 171,464,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,464,217.53/14,118.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.61

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