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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,132.21, 19,502.52 and 8,830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,132.21, 19,502.52 and 8,830.10 is: 12,185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,132.21 : 19,502.52 = 8,830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,132.21/19,502.52 = 8,830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,132.21x = 19,502.52 × 8,830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,132.21x = 172,209,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,209,201.85/14,132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,185.58

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