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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,439.96, 19,926.54 and 8,152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,439.96, 19,926.54 and 8,152.56 is: 11,250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,439.96 : 19,926.54 = 8,152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,439.96/19,926.54 = 8,152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,439.96x = 19,926.54 × 8,152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,439.96x = 162,452,312.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,452,312.94/14,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,250.19

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