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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.22, 19,495.70 and 8,825.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.22, 19,495.70 and 8,825.10 is: 12,178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.22 : 19,495.70 = 8,825.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.22/19,495.70 = 8,825.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.22x = 19,495.70 × 8,825.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.22x = 172,051,502.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,051,502.07/14,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,178.72

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