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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,351.52, 19,804.82 and 8,762.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,351.52, 19,804.82 and 8,762.52 is: 12,092.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,351.52 : 19,804.82 = 8,762.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,351.52/19,804.82 = 8,762.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,351.52x = 19,804.82 × 8,762.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,351.52x = 173,540,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,540,131.35/14,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.11

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