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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,154.40, 19,527.02 and 8,840

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,154.40, 19,527.02 and 8,840 is: 12,195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,154.40 : 19,527.02 = 8,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,154.40/19,527.02 = 8,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,154.40x = 19,527.02 × 8,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,154.40x = 172,618,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,618,856.80/14,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.42

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