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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,491.36, 19,997.76 and 8,523.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,491.36, 19,997.76 and 8,523.52 is: 11,762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,491.36 : 19,997.76 = 8,523.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,491.36/19,997.76 = 8,523.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,491.36x = 19,997.76 × 8,523.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,491.36x = 170,451,307.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,451,307.32/14,491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,762.27

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