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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,243.95, 19,652.29 and 8,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,243.95, 19,652.29 and 8,274.48 is: 11,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,243.95 : 19,652.29 = 8,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,243.95/19,652.29 = 8,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,243.95x = 19,652.29 × 8,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,243.95x = 162,612,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,612,480.56/14,243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.25

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