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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,192.73, 19,586.12 and 8,890.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,192.73, 19,586.12 and 8,890.67 is: 12,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,192.73 : 19,586.12 = 8,890.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,192.73/19,586.12 = 8,890.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,192.73x = 19,586.12 × 8,890.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,192.73x = 174,133,587.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,133,587.12/14,192.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,269.21

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