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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,137.08, 19,500.90 and 8,822.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,137.08, 19,500.90 and 8,822.66 is: 12,170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,137.08 : 19,500.90 = 8,822.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,137.08/19,500.90 = 8,822.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,137.08x = 19,500.90 × 8,822.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,137.08x = 172,049,810.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,049,810.39/14,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,170.11

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