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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,439.83, 19,928.69 and 8,775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,439.83, 19,928.69 and 8,775.50 is: 12,111.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,439.83 : 19,928.69 = 8,775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,439.83/19,928.69 = 8,775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,439.83x = 19,928.69 × 8,775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,439.83x = 174,884,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,884,075.57/14,439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,111.23

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