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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,140.36, 19,523.46 and 8,837.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,140.36, 19,523.46 and 8,837.56 is: 12,201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,140.36 : 19,523.46 = 8,837.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,140.36/19,523.46 = 8,837.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,140.36x = 19,523.46 × 8,837.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,140.36x = 172,539,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,539,749.16/14,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,201.93

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