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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,157.37, 19,528.86 and 8,854.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,157.37, 19,528.86 and 8,854.81 is: 12,214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,157.37 : 19,528.86 = 8,854.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,157.37/19,528.86 = 8,854.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,157.37x = 19,528.86 × 8,854.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,157.37x = 172,924,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,924,344.82/14,157.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,214.44

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