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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,218.54, 19,625.49 and 8,252.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,218.54, 19,625.49 and 8,252.13 is: 11,390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,218.54 : 19,625.49 = 8,252.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,218.54/19,625.49 = 8,252.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,218.54x = 19,625.49 × 8,252.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,218.54x = 161,952,094.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,952,094.79/14,218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.21

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