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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.22, 19,482.57 and 8,530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.22, 19,482.57 and 8,530.02 is: 11,771.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.22 : 19,482.57 = 8,530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.22/19,482.57 = 8,530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.22x = 19,482.57 × 8,530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.22x = 166,186,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,186,711.75/14,117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,771.91

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