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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,132.64, 19,499.52 and 8,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,132.64, 19,499.52 and 8,825.52 is: 12,177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,132.64 : 19,499.52 = 8,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,132.64/19,499.52 = 8,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,132.64x = 19,499.52 × 8,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,132.64x = 172,093,403.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,093,403.75/14,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,177.02

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