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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.28, 19,882.80 and 8,744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.28, 19,882.80 and 8,744.90 is: 12,065.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.28 : 19,882.80 = 8,744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.28/19,882.80 = 8,744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.28x = 19,882.80 × 8,744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.28x = 173,873,097.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,873,097.72/14,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,065.91

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