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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,132.02, 19,502.26 and 8,829.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,132.02, 19,502.26 and 8,829.91 is: 12,185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,132.02 : 19,502.26 = 8,829.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,132.02/19,502.26 = 8,829.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,132.02x = 19,502.26 × 8,829.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,132.02x = 172,203,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,203,200.60/14,132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,185.33

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