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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.96, 19,652.48 and 8,274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.96, 19,652.48 and 8,274.92 is: 11,418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.96 : 19,652.48 = 8,274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.96/19,652.48 = 8,274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.96x = 19,652.48 × 8,274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.96x = 162,622,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,622,699.80/14,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,418.56

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