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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,202.30, 19,592.60 and 8,887.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,202.30, 19,592.60 and 8,887.88 is: 12,261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,202.30 : 19,592.60 = 8,887.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,202.30/19,592.60 = 8,887.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,202.30x = 19,592.60 × 8,887.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,202.30x = 174,136,677.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,136,677.69/14,202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,261.16

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