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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,186.68, 19,589.94 and 8,890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,186.68, 19,589.94 and 8,890.60 is: 12,276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,186.68 : 19,589.94 = 8,890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,186.68/19,589.94 = 8,890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,186.68x = 19,589.94 × 8,890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,186.68x = 174,166,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,166,320.56/14,186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,276.75

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