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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.46, 19,252.14 and 8,573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.46, 19,252.14 and 8,573.02 is: 11,826.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.46 : 19,252.14 = 8,573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.46/19,252.14 = 8,573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.46x = 19,252.14 × 8,573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.46x = 165,048,981.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,048,981.26/13,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,826.84

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