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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.72, 19,795.44 and 8,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.72, 19,795.44 and 8,752 is: 12,072.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.72 : 19,795.44 = 8,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.72/19,795.44 = 8,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.72x = 19,795.44 × 8,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.72x = 173,249,690.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,249,690.88/14,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.54

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