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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,135.67, 19,507.32 and 8,833.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,135.67, 19,507.32 and 8,833.59 is: 12,190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,135.67 : 19,507.32 = 8,833.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,135.67/19,507.32 = 8,833.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,135.67x = 19,507.32 × 8,833.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,135.67x = 172,319,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,319,666.88/14,135.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.41

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