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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.48, 19,664.04 and 8,282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.48, 19,664.04 and 8,282.96 is: 11,427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.48 : 19,664.04 = 8,282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.48/19,664.04 = 8,282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.48x = 19,664.04 × 8,282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.48x = 162,876,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,876,456.76/14,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,427.94

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