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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,118.03, 19,480.77 and 8,452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,118.03, 19,480.77 and 8,452.62 is: 11,663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,118.03 : 19,480.77 = 8,452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,118.03/19,480.77 = 8,452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,118.03x = 19,480.77 × 8,452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,118.03x = 164,663,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,663,546.12/14,118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,663.35

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