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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.78, 19,373.44 and 8,298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.78, 19,373.44 and 8,298.54 is: 11,454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.78 : 19,373.44 = 8,298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.78/19,373.44 = 8,298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.78x = 19,373.44 × 8,298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.78x = 160,771,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,771,266.78/14,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,454.39

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