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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.52, 19,664.10 and 8,280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.52, 19,664.10 and 8,280.11 is: 11,424.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.52 : 19,664.10 = 8,280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.52/19,664.10 = 8,280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.52x = 19,664.10 × 8,280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.52x = 162,820,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,820,812.73/14,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.81

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