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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,470.58, 19,973.52 and 8,806.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,470.58, 19,973.52 and 8,806.22 is: 12,155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,470.58 : 19,973.52 = 8,806.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,470.58/19,973.52 = 8,806.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,470.58x = 19,973.52 × 8,806.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,470.58x = 175,891,211.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,891,211.29/14,470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.09

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