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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.95, 19,653.67 and 8,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.95, 19,653.67 and 8,275.48 is: 11,417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.95 : 19,653.67 = 8,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.95/19,653.67 = 8,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.95x = 19,653.67 × 8,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.95x = 162,643,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,643,553.01/14,244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,417.63

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