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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,189.23, 19,587.18 and 8,882.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,189.23, 19,587.18 and 8,882.92 is: 12,262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,189.23 : 19,587.18 = 8,882.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,189.23/19,587.18 = 8,882.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,189.23x = 19,587.18 × 8,882.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,189.23x = 173,991,352.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,991,352.97/14,189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,262.21

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