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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.92, 19,656.43 and 8,277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.92, 19,656.43 and 8,277.42 is: 11,420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.92 : 19,656.43 = 8,277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.92/19,656.43 = 8,277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.92x = 19,656.43 × 8,277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.92x = 162,704,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,704,526.81/14,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.33

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