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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,466.11, 19,964.72 and 8,801.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,466.11, 19,964.72 and 8,801.27 is: 12,146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466.11 : 19,964.72 = 8,801.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466.11/19,964.72 = 8,801.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466.11x = 19,964.72 × 8,801.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466.11x = 175,714,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,714,747.36/14,466.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.65

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