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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,189.01, 19,563.48 and 8,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,189.01, 19,563.48 and 8,874.60 is: 12,236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,189.01 : 19,563.48 = 8,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,189.01/19,563.48 = 8,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,189.01x = 19,563.48 × 8,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,189.01x = 173,617,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,617,986.24/14,189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,236.09

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