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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.24, 19,544.22 and 8,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.24, 19,544.22 and 8,858.52 is: 12,226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.24 : 19,544.22 = 8,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.24/19,544.22 = 8,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.24x = 19,544.22 × 8,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.24x = 173,132,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,132,863.75/14,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.69

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