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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.25, 19,955.89 and 8,088.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.25, 19,955.89 and 8,088.51 is: 11,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.25 : 19,955.89 = 8,088.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.25/19,955.89 = 8,088.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.25x = 19,955.89 × 8,088.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.25x = 161,413,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,413,343.02/14,462.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.01

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