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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.14, 19,653.91 and 8,272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.14, 19,653.91 and 8,272.73 is: 11,414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.14 : 19,653.91 = 8,272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.14/19,653.91 = 8,272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.14x = 19,653.91 × 8,272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.14x = 162,591,490.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,591,490.87/14,244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.62

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