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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.47, 19,595.42 and 8,891.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.47, 19,595.42 and 8,891.06 is: 12,264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.47 : 19,595.42 = 8,891.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.47/19,595.42 = 8,891.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.47x = 19,595.42 × 8,891.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.47x = 174,223,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,223,912.51/14,205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.57

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