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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.64, 19,652.08 and 8,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.64, 19,652.08 and 8,273.44 is: 11,417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.64 : 19,652.08 = 8,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.64/19,652.08 = 8,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.64x = 19,652.08 × 8,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.64x = 162,590,304.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,590,304.76/14,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,417.35

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