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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,372.08, 21,558.12 and 8,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,372.08, 21,558.12 and 8,525.52 is: 12,788.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,372.08 : 21,558.12 = 8,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,372.08/21,558.12 = 8,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,372.08x = 21,558.12 × 8,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,372.08x = 183,794,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,794,183.22/14,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.28

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