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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,143.16, 19,517.67 and 8,841.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,143.16, 19,517.67 and 8,841.11 is: 12,200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,143.16 : 19,517.67 = 8,841.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,143.16/19,517.67 = 8,841.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,143.16x = 19,517.67 × 8,841.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,143.16x = 172,557,769.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,557,769.83/14,143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,200.80

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