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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.02, 19,567.04 and 8,799.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.02, 19,567.04 and 8,799.45 is: 12,143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.02 : 19,567.04 = 8,799.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.02/19,567.04 = 8,799.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.02x = 19,567.04 × 8,799.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.02x = 172,179,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,179,146.13/14,179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.23

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