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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.52, 19,665.48 and 8,281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.52, 19,665.48 and 8,281.11 is: 11,426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.52 : 19,665.48 = 8,281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.52/19,665.48 = 8,281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.52x = 19,665.48 × 8,281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.52x = 162,852,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,852,003.08/14,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,426.19

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