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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,442.08, 19,931.41 and 8,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,442.08, 19,931.41 and 8,775.52 is: 12,111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,442.08 : 19,931.41 = 8,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,442.08/19,931.41 = 8,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,442.08x = 19,931.41 × 8,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,442.08x = 174,908,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,908,487.08/14,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,111.03

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