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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.16, 19,546.68 and 8,855.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.16, 19,546.68 and 8,855.75 is: 12,215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.16 : 19,546.68 = 8,855.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.16/19,546.68 = 8,855.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.16x = 19,546.68 × 8,855.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.16x = 173,100,511.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,100,511.41/14,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,215.85

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