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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.39, 19,554.56 and 8,791.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.39, 19,554.56 and 8,791.78 is: 12,134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.39 : 19,554.56 = 8,791.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.39/19,554.56 = 8,791.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.39x = 19,554.56 × 8,791.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.39x = 171,919,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,919,470.76/14,168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.02

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