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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,467.96, 19,962.54 and 8,805.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,467.96, 19,962.54 and 8,805.64 is: 12,149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,467.96 : 19,962.54 = 8,805.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,467.96/19,962.54 = 8,805.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,467.96x = 19,962.54 × 8,805.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,467.96x = 175,782,940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,782,940.73/14,467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.81

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