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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,188.97, 19,580.94 and 8,886.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,188.97, 19,580.94 and 8,886.92 is: 12,264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,188.97 : 19,580.94 = 8,886.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,188.97/19,580.94 = 8,886.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,188.97x = 19,580.94 × 8,886.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,188.97x = 174,014,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,014,149.40/14,188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.04

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