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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.80, 19,656.26 and 8,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.80, 19,656.26 and 8,277.30 is: 11,420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.80 : 19,656.26 = 8,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.80/19,656.26 = 8,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.80x = 19,656.26 × 8,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.80x = 162,700,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,700,760.90/14,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.16

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