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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,190.06, 19,581.99 and 8,887.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,190.06, 19,581.99 and 8,887.80 is: 12,264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,190.06 : 19,581.99 = 8,887.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,190.06/19,581.99 = 8,887.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,190.06x = 19,581.99 × 8,887.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,190.06x = 174,040,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,040,810.72/14,190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.98

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