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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.12, 19,957.61 and 8,088.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.12, 19,957.61 and 8,088.72 is: 11,162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.12 : 19,957.61 = 8,088.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.12/19,957.61 = 8,088.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.12x = 19,957.61 × 8,088.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.12x = 161,431,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,431,519.16/14,462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,162.37

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