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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.82, 19,598.76 and 8,893.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.82, 19,598.76 and 8,893.41 is: 12,267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.82 : 19,598.76 = 8,893.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.82/19,598.76 = 8,893.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.82x = 19,598.76 × 8,893.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.82x = 174,299,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,299,808.17/14,207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,267.88

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