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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.73, 19,602.57 and 8,542.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.73, 19,602.57 and 8,542.73 is: 11,788.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.73 : 19,602.57 = 8,542.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.73/19,602.57 = 8,542.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.73x = 19,602.57 × 8,542.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.73x = 167,459,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,459,364.80/14,204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,788.99

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