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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,443.65, 19,932.26 and 8,776.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,443.65, 19,932.26 and 8,776.89 is: 12,112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,443.65 : 19,932.26 = 8,776.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,443.65/19,932.26 = 8,776.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,443.65x = 19,932.26 × 8,776.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,443.65x = 174,943,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,943,275.41/14,443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.12

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