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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,402.81, 19,875.51 and 8,354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,402.81, 19,875.51 and 8,354.12 is: 11,528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,402.81 : 19,875.51 = 8,354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,402.81/19,875.51 = 8,354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,402.81x = 19,875.51 × 8,354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,402.81x = 166,042,296.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,042,296.22/14,402.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.47

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