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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.35, 19,605.05 and 8,542.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.35, 19,605.05 and 8,542.98 is: 11,790.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.35 : 19,605.05 = 8,542.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.35/19,605.05 = 8,542.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.35x = 19,605.05 × 8,542.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.35x = 167,485,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,485,507.33/14,205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,790.32

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