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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.73, 19,647.99 and 8,271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.73, 19,647.99 and 8,271.66 is: 11,414.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.73 : 19,647.99 = 8,271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.73/19,647.99 = 8,271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.73x = 19,647.99 × 8,271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.73x = 162,521,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,521,492.96/14,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.05

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