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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,468.11, 19,967.48 and 8,803.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,468.11, 19,967.48 and 8,803.27 is: 12,149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,468.11 : 19,967.48 = 8,803.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,468.11/19,967.48 = 8,803.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,468.11x = 19,967.48 × 8,803.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,468.11x = 175,779,117.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,779,117.66/14,468.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.42

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