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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.88, 19,654.60 and 8,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.88, 19,654.60 and 8,273.04 is: 11,414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.88 : 19,654.60 = 8,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.88/19,654.60 = 8,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.88x = 19,654.60 × 8,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.88x = 162,603,291.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,603,291.98/14,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.86

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