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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,390.40, 19,858.88 and 8,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,390.40, 19,858.88 and 8,801.44 is: 12,146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,390.40 : 19,858.88 = 8,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,390.40/19,858.88 = 8,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,390.40x = 19,858.88 × 8,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,390.40x = 174,786,740.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,786,740.79/14,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.07

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