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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.46, 19,356.48 and 8,284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.46, 19,356.48 and 8,284.02 is: 11,431.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.46 : 19,356.48 = 8,284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.46/19,356.48 = 8,284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.46x = 19,356.48 × 8,284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.46x = 160,349,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,349,467.45/14,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,431.11

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