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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.36, 19,655.76 and 8,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.36, 19,655.76 and 8,277.30 is: 11,421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.36 : 19,655.76 = 8,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.36/19,655.76 = 8,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.36x = 19,655.76 × 8,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.36x = 162,696,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,696,622.25/14,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,421.83

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