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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.32, 19,623.20 and 8,252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.32, 19,623.20 and 8,252.52 is: 11,384.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.32 : 19,623.20 = 8,252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.32/19,623.20 = 8,252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.32x = 19,623.20 × 8,252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.32x = 161,940,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,940,850.46/14,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,384.79

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