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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.52, 19,651.08 and 8,575.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.52, 19,651.08 and 8,575.84 is: 11,833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.52 : 19,651.08 = 8,575.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.52/19,651.08 = 8,575.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.52x = 19,651.08 × 8,575.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.52x = 168,524,517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,524,517.91/14,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,833.32

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