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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,339.52, 19,788.66 and 8,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,339.52, 19,788.66 and 8,052.48 is: 11,112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,339.52 : 19,788.66 = 8,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,339.52/19,788.66 = 8,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,339.52x = 19,788.66 × 8,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,339.52x = 159,347,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,347,788.88/14,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,112.49

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