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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.92, 19,677.06 and 8,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.92, 19,677.06 and 8,292.52 is: 11,441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.92 : 19,677.06 = 8,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.92/19,677.06 = 8,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.92x = 19,677.06 × 8,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.92x = 163,172,413.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,172,413.59/14,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,441.13

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