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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.83, 19,355.63 and 8,283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.83, 19,355.63 and 8,283.39 is: 11,430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.83 : 19,355.63 = 8,283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.83/19,355.63 = 8,283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.83x = 19,355.63 × 8,283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.83x = 160,330,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,330,190.57/14,026.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.25

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