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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,486.31, 19,994.22 and 8,822.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,486.31, 19,994.22 and 8,822.93 is: 12,177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,486.31 : 19,994.22 = 8,822.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,486.31/19,994.22 = 8,822.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,486.31x = 19,994.22 × 8,822.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,486.31x = 176,407,503.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,407,503.49/14,486.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,177.53

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