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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,015.98, 19,346.73 and 8,352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,015.98, 19,346.73 and 8,352.50 is: 11,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,015.98 : 19,346.73 = 8,352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,015.98/19,346.73 = 8,352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,015.98x = 19,346.73 × 8,352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,015.98x = 161,593,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,593,610.69/14,015.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.24

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