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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,125.48, 19,493.96 and 8,538.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,125.48, 19,493.96 and 8,538.28 is: 11,783.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,125.48 : 19,493.96 = 8,538.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,125.48/19,493.96 = 8,538.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,125.48x = 19,493.96 × 8,538.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,125.48x = 166,444,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,444,888.79/14,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,783.31

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