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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.59, 19,654.17 and 8,272.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.59, 19,654.17 and 8,272.71 is: 11,414.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.59 : 19,654.17 = 8,272.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.59/19,654.17 = 8,272.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.59x = 19,654.17 × 8,272.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.59x = 162,593,248.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,593,248.70/14,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.39

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