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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.95, 19,656.42 and 8,277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.95, 19,656.42 and 8,277.49 is: 11,420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.95 : 19,656.42 = 8,277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.95/19,656.42 = 8,277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.95x = 19,656.42 × 8,277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.95x = 162,705,819.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,705,819.99/14,246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.40

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