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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.52, 19,725.66 and 8,326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.52, 19,725.66 and 8,326.06 is: 11,491.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.52 : 19,725.66 = 8,326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.52/19,725.66 = 8,326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.52x = 19,725.66 × 8,326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.52x = 164,236,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,236,979.39/14,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,491.12

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