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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,891.52, 19,147.52 and 8,574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,891.52, 19,147.52 and 8,574.72 is: 11,819.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,891.52 : 19,147.52 = 8,574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,891.52/19,147.52 = 8,574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,891.52x = 19,147.52 × 8,574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,891.52x = 164,184,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,184,622.69/13,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,819.05

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