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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,200.29, 19,589.85 and 8,885.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,200.29, 19,589.85 and 8,885.88 is: 12,258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,200.29 : 19,589.85 = 8,885.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,200.29/19,589.85 = 8,885.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,200.29x = 19,589.85 × 8,885.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,200.29x = 174,073,056.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,073,056.32/14,200.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,258.42

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