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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,451.52, 19,944.48 and 8,785.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,451.52, 19,944.48 and 8,785.84 is: 12,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,451.52 : 19,944.48 = 8,785.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,451.52/19,944.48 = 8,785.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,451.52x = 19,944.48 × 8,785.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,451.52x = 175,229,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,229,010.16/14,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,125.30

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