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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,217.50, 19,619.73 and 8,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,217.50, 19,619.73 and 8,248.76 is: 11,383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,217.50 : 19,619.73 = 8,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,217.50/19,619.73 = 8,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,217.50x = 19,619.73 × 8,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,217.50x = 161,838,444.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,838,444.03/14,217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,383.05

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