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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152.40, 19,524.25 and 8,837.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152.40, 19,524.25 and 8,837.99 is: 12,192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152.40 : 19,524.25 = 8,837.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152.40/19,524.25 = 8,837.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152.40x = 19,524.25 × 8,837.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152.40x = 172,555,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,555,126.26/14,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.64

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