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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,189.49, 19,573.79 and 8,883.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,189.49, 19,573.79 and 8,883.18 is: 12,253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,189.49 : 19,573.79 = 8,883.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,189.49/19,573.79 = 8,883.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,189.49x = 19,573.79 × 8,883.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,189.49x = 173,877,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,877,455.44/14,189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,253.96

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