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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,398.75, 19,870.48 and 8,809.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,398.75, 19,870.48 and 8,809.75 is: 12,157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,398.75 : 19,870.48 = 8,809.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,398.75/19,870.48 = 8,809.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,398.75x = 19,870.48 × 8,809.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,398.75x = 175,053,961.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,053,961.18/14,398.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,157.58

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