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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,182.32, 19,571.33 and 8,880.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,182.32, 19,571.33 and 8,880.06 is: 12,254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,182.32 : 19,571.33 = 8,880.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,182.32/19,571.33 = 8,880.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,182.32x = 19,571.33 × 8,880.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,182.32x = 173,794,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,794,584.68/14,182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,254.31

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