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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,436.87, 19,924.52 and 8,148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,436.87, 19,924.52 and 8,148.75 is: 11,246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,436.87 : 19,924.52 = 8,148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,436.87/19,924.52 = 8,148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,436.87x = 19,924.52 × 8,148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,436.87x = 162,359,891.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,359,891.61/14,436.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,246.20

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