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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,199.73, 19,592.13 and 8,819.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,199.73, 19,592.13 and 8,819.71 is: 12,169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,199.73 : 19,592.13 = 8,819.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,199.73/19,592.13 = 8,819.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,199.73x = 19,592.13 × 8,819.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,199.73x = 172,796,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,796,904.88/14,199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,169.03

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