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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,126.27, 19,502.71 and 8,828.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,126.27, 19,502.71 and 8,828.26 is: 12,188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,126.27 : 19,502.71 = 8,828.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,126.27/19,502.71 = 8,828.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,126.27x = 19,502.71 × 8,828.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,126.27x = 172,174,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,174,923.76/14,126.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,188.28

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