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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.54, 19,667.12 and 8,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.54, 19,667.12 and 8,284.12 is: 11,431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.54 : 19,667.12 = 8,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.54/19,667.12 = 8,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.54x = 19,667.12 × 8,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.54x = 162,924,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,924,782.13/14,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,431.28

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