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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.27, 19,519.95 and 8,834.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.27, 19,519.95 and 8,834.86 is: 12,188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.27 : 19,519.95 = 8,834.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.27/19,519.95 = 8,834.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.27x = 19,519.95 × 8,834.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.27x = 172,456,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,456,025.46/14,149.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,188.33

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