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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.48, 19,893.36 and 8,761.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.48, 19,893.36 and 8,761.15 is: 12,082.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.48 : 19,893.36 = 8,761.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.48/19,893.36 = 8,761.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.48x = 19,893.36 × 8,761.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.48x = 174,288,710.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,288,710.96/14,425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.00

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