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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,148.27, 19,518.57 and 8,833.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,148.27, 19,518.57 and 8,833.86 is: 12,186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,148.27 : 19,518.57 = 8,833.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,148.27/19,518.57 = 8,833.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,148.27x = 19,518.57 × 8,833.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,148.27x = 172,424,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,424,314.78/14,148.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,186.95

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