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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,952.83, 19,257.74 and 8,572.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,952.83, 19,257.74 and 8,572.81 is: 11,832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,952.83 : 19,257.74 = 8,572.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,952.83/19,257.74 = 8,572.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,952.83x = 19,257.74 × 8,572.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,952.83x = 165,092,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,092,903.19/13,952.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.22

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