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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.46, 19,672.92 and 8,952.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.46, 19,672.92 and 8,952.64 is: 12,348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.46 : 19,672.92 = 8,952.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.46/19,672.92 = 8,952.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.46x = 19,672.92 × 8,952.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.46x = 176,124,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,124,570.51/14,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.82

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