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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,475.33, 19,976.33 and 8,507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,475.33, 19,976.33 and 8,507.32 is: 11,740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,475.33 : 19,976.33 = 8,507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,475.33/19,976.33 = 8,507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,475.33x = 19,976.33 × 8,507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,475.33x = 169,944,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,944,955.21/14,475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,740.32

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