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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,131.27, 19,501.22 and 8,829.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,131.27, 19,501.22 and 8,829.16 is: 12,184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,131.27 : 19,501.22 = 8,829.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,131.27/19,501.22 = 8,829.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,131.27x = 19,501.22 × 8,829.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,131.27x = 172,179,364.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,179,364.90/14,131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,184.28

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