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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.53, 19,657.51 and 8,277.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.53, 19,657.51 and 8,277.37 is: 11,422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.53 : 19,657.51 = 8,277.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.53/19,657.51 = 8,277.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.53x = 19,657.51 × 8,277.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.53x = 162,712,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,712,483.55/14,244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,422.80

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