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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,239.08, 19,650.06 and 8,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,239.08, 19,650.06 and 8,271 is: 11,414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,239.08 : 19,650.06 = 8,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,239.08/19,650.06 = 8,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,239.08x = 19,650.06 × 8,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,239.08x = 162,525,646.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,525,646.26/14,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.06

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