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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.83, 19,375.43 and 8,298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.83, 19,375.43 and 8,298.48 is: 11,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.83 : 19,375.43 = 8,298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.83/19,375.43 = 8,298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.83x = 19,375.43 × 8,298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.83x = 160,786,649.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,786,649.51/14,041.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,450.55

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