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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.52, 19,826.27 and 8,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.52, 19,826.27 and 8,702.32 is: 12,009.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.52 : 19,826.27 = 8,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.52/19,826.27 = 8,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.52x = 19,826.27 × 8,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.52x = 172,534,502.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,534,502.43/14,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.49

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