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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.84, 19,625.12 and 8,555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.84, 19,625.12 and 8,555.48 is: 11,805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.84 : 19,625.12 = 8,555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.84/19,625.12 = 8,555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.84x = 19,625.12 × 8,555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.84x = 167,902,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,902,321.66/14,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,805.95

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