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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,184.14, 19,573.83 and 8,881.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,184.14, 19,573.83 and 8,881.88 is: 12,256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,184.14 : 19,573.83 = 8,881.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,184.14/19,573.83 = 8,881.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,184.14x = 19,573.83 × 8,881.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,184.14x = 173,852,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,852,409.20/14,184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,256.82

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