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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.59, 19,624.12 and 8,252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.59, 19,624.12 and 8,252.84 is: 11,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.59 : 19,624.12 = 8,252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.59/19,624.12 = 8,252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.59x = 19,624.12 × 8,252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.59x = 161,954,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,954,722.50/14,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.75

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