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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,467.11, 19,966.10 and 8,802.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,467.11, 19,966.10 and 8,802.26 is: 12,148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,467.11 : 19,966.10 = 8,802.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,467.11/19,966.10 = 8,802.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,467.11x = 19,966.10 × 8,802.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,467.11x = 175,746,803.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,746,803.39/14,467.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,148.02

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