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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.48, 19,523.34 and 8,552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.48, 19,523.34 and 8,552.76 is: 11,799.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.48 : 19,523.34 = 8,552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.48/19,523.34 = 8,552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.48x = 19,523.34 × 8,552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.48x = 166,978,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,978,441.42/14,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,799.36

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