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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.34, 19,652.49 and 8,273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.34, 19,652.49 and 8,273.88 is: 11,418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.34 : 19,652.49 = 8,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.34/19,652.49 = 8,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.34x = 19,652.49 × 8,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.34x = 162,602,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,602,343.96/14,240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,418.43

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