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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,464.38, 19,958.31 and 8,877.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,464.38, 19,958.31 and 8,877.18 is: 12,248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,464.38 : 19,958.31 = 8,877.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,464.38/19,958.31 = 8,877.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,464.38x = 19,958.31 × 8,877.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,464.38x = 177,173,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,173,510.37/14,464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,248.95

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