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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,236.83, 19,646.96 and 8,268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,236.83, 19,646.96 and 8,268.75 is: 11,410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,236.83 : 19,646.96 = 8,268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,236.83/19,646.96 = 8,268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,236.83x = 19,646.96 × 8,268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,236.83x = 162,455,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,455,759.16/14,236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.95

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