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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.80, 19,622.72 and 8,252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.80, 19,622.72 and 8,252.96 is: 11,387.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.80 : 19,622.72 = 8,252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.80/19,622.72 = 8,252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.80x = 19,622.72 × 8,252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.80x = 161,945,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,945,523.25/14,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.93

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