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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.45, 19,652.99 and 8,274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.45, 19,652.99 and 8,274.98 is: 11,416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.45 : 19,652.99 = 8,274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.45/19,652.99 = 8,274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.45x = 19,652.99 × 8,274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.45x = 162,627,959.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,627,959.55/14,244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.93

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