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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.08, 19,671.24 and 8,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.08, 19,671.24 and 8,662 is: 11,955.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.08 : 19,671.24 = 8,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.08/19,671.24 = 8,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.08x = 19,671.24 × 8,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.08x = 170,392,280.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,392,280.88/14,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.61

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