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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.32, 19,624.58 and 8,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.32, 19,624.58 and 8,253.52 is: 11,386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.32 : 19,624.58 = 8,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.32/19,624.58 = 8,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.32x = 19,624.58 × 8,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.32x = 161,971,863.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,971,863.52/14,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.17

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