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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.24, 19,499.40 and 8,818.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.24, 19,499.40 and 8,818.86 is: 12,172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.24 : 19,499.40 = 8,818.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.24/19,499.40 = 8,818.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.24x = 19,499.40 × 8,818.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.24x = 171,962,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,962,478.68/14,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,172.40

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