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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,402.76, 19,875.98 and 8,813.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,402.76, 19,875.98 and 8,813.76 is: 12,163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,402.76 : 19,875.98 = 8,813.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,402.76/19,875.98 = 8,813.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,402.76x = 19,875.98 × 8,813.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,402.76x = 175,182,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,182,117.48/14,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.09

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