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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,132.14, 19,489.62 and 8,827.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,132.14, 19,489.62 and 8,827.48 is: 12,173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,132.14 : 19,489.62 = 8,827.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,132.14/19,489.62 = 8,827.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,132.14x = 19,489.62 × 8,827.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,132.14x = 172,044,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,044,230.76/14,132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,173.97

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