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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,245.52, 19,657.49 and 8,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,245.52, 19,657.49 and 8,277.12 is: 11,421.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,245.52 : 19,657.49 = 8,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,245.52/19,657.49 = 8,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,245.52x = 19,657.49 × 8,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,245.52x = 162,707,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,707,362.24/14,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,421.66

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