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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.49, 19,650.40 and 8,273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.49, 19,650.40 and 8,273.41 is: 11,416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.49 : 19,650.40 = 8,273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.49/19,650.40 = 8,273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.49x = 19,650.40 × 8,273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.49x = 162,575,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,575,815.86/14,240.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.45

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