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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,438.67, 19,922.94 and 8,772.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,438.67, 19,922.94 and 8,772.45 is: 12,104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,438.67 : 19,922.94 = 8,772.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,438.67/19,922.94 = 8,772.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,438.67x = 19,922.94 × 8,772.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,438.67x = 174,772,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,772,995.00/14,438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,104.51

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