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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.78, 19,651.42 and 8,273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.78, 19,651.42 and 8,273.22 is: 11,413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.78 : 19,651.42 = 8,273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.78/19,651.42 = 8,273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.78x = 19,651.42 × 8,273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.78x = 162,580,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,580,520.97/14,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,413.34

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