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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.53, 19,884.83 and 8,752.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.53, 19,884.83 and 8,752.41 is: 12,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.53 : 19,884.83 = 8,752.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.53/19,884.83 = 8,752.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.53x = 19,884.83 × 8,752.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.53x = 174,040,141.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,040,141.18/14,410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,077.29

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