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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.08, 19,647.97 and 8,268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.08, 19,647.97 and 8,268.15 is: 11,408.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.08 : 19,647.97 = 8,268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.08/19,647.97 = 8,268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.08x = 19,647.97 × 8,268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.08x = 162,452,363.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,452,363.16/14,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,408.11

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