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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.45, 19,546.17 and 8,854.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.45, 19,546.17 and 8,854.97 is: 12,224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.45 : 19,546.17 = 8,854.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.45/19,546.17 = 8,854.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.45x = 19,546.17 × 8,854.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.45x = 173,080,797.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,080,797.83/14,158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.56

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