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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,201.29, 19,591.23 and 8,886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,201.29, 19,591.23 and 8,886.88 is: 12,259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,201.29 : 19,591.23 = 8,886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,201.29/19,591.23 = 8,886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,201.29x = 19,591.23 × 8,886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,201.29x = 174,104,910.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,104,910.06/14,201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,259.80

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