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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,408.54, 19,882.22 and 8,818.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,408.54, 19,882.22 and 8,818.46 is: 12,168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,408.54 : 19,882.22 = 8,818.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,408.54/19,882.22 = 8,818.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,408.54x = 19,882.22 × 8,818.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,408.54x = 175,330,561.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,330,561.78/14,408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,168.52

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