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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.37, 19,822.25 and 8,776.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.37, 19,822.25 and 8,776.13 is: 12,107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.37 : 19,822.25 = 8,776.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.37/19,822.25 = 8,776.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.37x = 19,822.25 × 8,776.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.37x = 173,962,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,962,565.72/14,368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,107.33

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