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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,242.08, 19,657.44 and 8,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,242.08, 19,657.44 and 8,652 is: 11,941.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,242.08 : 19,657.44 = 8,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,242.08/19,657.44 = 8,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,242.08x = 19,657.44 × 8,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,242.08x = 170,076,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,076,170.88/14,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,941.81

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