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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,192.72, 19,588.92 and 8,527.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,192.72, 19,588.92 and 8,527.72 is: 11,770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,192.72 : 19,588.92 = 8,527.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,192.72/19,588.92 = 8,527.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,192.72x = 19,588.92 × 8,527.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,192.72x = 167,048,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,048,824.86/14,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,770.04

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