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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,175.36, 19,562.88 and 8,209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,175.36, 19,562.88 and 8,209.08 is: 11,329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,175.36 : 19,562.88 = 8,209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,175.36/19,562.88 = 8,209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,175.36x = 19,562.88 × 8,209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,175.36x = 160,593,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,593,246.95/14,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.04

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