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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.29, 19,482.14 and 8,452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.29, 19,482.14 and 8,452.28 is: 11,664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.29 : 19,482.14 = 8,452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.29/19,482.14 = 8,452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.29x = 19,482.14 × 8,452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.29x = 164,668,572.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,668,572.12/14,117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.32

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