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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,452.33, 19,944.98 and 8,786.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,452.33, 19,944.98 and 8,786.15 is: 12,125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,452.33 : 19,944.98 = 8,786.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,452.33/19,944.98 = 8,786.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,452.33x = 19,944.98 × 8,786.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,452.33x = 175,239,586.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,239,586.03/14,452.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,125.35

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