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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,162.71, 19,539.67 and 8,783.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,162.71, 19,539.67 and 8,783.21 is: 12,117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,162.71 : 19,539.67 = 8,783.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,162.71/19,539.67 = 8,783.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,162.71x = 19,539.67 × 8,783.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,162.71x = 171,621,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,621,024.94/14,162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.81

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