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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,129.44, 19,497.72 and 8,823.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,129.44, 19,497.72 and 8,823.94 is: 12,176.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,129.44 : 19,497.72 = 8,823.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,129.44/19,497.72 = 8,823.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,129.44x = 19,497.72 × 8,823.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,129.44x = 172,046,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,046,711.42/14,129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,176.47

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