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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,491.52, 19,999.41 and 8,204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,491.52, 19,999.41 and 8,204.84 is: 11,323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,491.52 : 19,999.41 = 8,204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,491.52/19,999.41 = 8,204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,491.52x = 19,999.41 × 8,204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,491.52x = 164,091,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,091,959.14/14,491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,323.31

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