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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,442.59, 19,932.11 and 8,776.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,442.59, 19,932.11 and 8,776.02 is: 12,111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,442.59 : 19,932.11 = 8,776.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,442.59/19,932.11 = 8,776.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,442.59x = 19,932.11 × 8,776.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,442.59x = 174,924,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,924,552.12/14,442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,111.72

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