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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,492.09, 19,998.69 and 8,524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,492.09, 19,998.69 and 8,524.13 is: 11,763.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,492.09 : 19,998.69 = 8,524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,492.09/19,998.69 = 8,524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,492.09x = 19,998.69 × 8,524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,492.09x = 170,471,333.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,471,333.40/14,492.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,763.06

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