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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,245.96, 19,660.42 and 8,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,245.96, 19,660.42 and 8,279.40 is: 11,426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,245.96 : 19,660.42 = 8,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,245.96/19,660.42 = 8,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,245.96x = 19,660.42 × 8,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,245.96x = 162,776,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,776,481.35/14,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,426.15

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