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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,011.76, 19,335.43 and 8,352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,011.76, 19,335.43 and 8,352.90 is: 11,526.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,011.76 : 19,335.43 = 8,352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,011.76/19,335.43 = 8,352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,011.76x = 19,335.43 × 8,352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,011.76x = 161,506,913.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,506,913.25/14,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,526.53

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