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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,115.52, 19,477.83 and 8,735.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,115.52, 19,477.83 and 8,735.50 is: 12,054.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,115.52 : 19,477.83 = 8,735.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,115.52/19,477.83 = 8,735.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,115.52x = 19,477.83 × 8,735.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,115.52x = 170,148,583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,148,583.97/14,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,054.01

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