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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.66, 19,545.99 and 8,855.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.66, 19,545.99 and 8,855.25 is: 12,215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.66 : 19,545.99 = 8,855.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.66/19,545.99 = 8,855.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.66x = 19,545.99 × 8,855.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.66x = 173,084,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,084,627.95/14,169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,215.16

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