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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,095.25, 19,451.45 and 8,506.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,095.25, 19,451.45 and 8,506.25 is: 11,738.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,095.25 : 19,451.45 = 8,506.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,095.25/19,451.45 = 8,506.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,095.25x = 19,451.45 × 8,506.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,095.25x = 165,458,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,458,854.03/14,095.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,738.63

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