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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.03, 19,660.77 and 8,282.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.03, 19,660.77 and 8,282.19 is: 11,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.03 : 19,660.77 = 8,282.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.03/19,660.77 = 8,282.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.03x = 19,660.77 × 8,282.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.03x = 162,834,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,834,232.69/14,247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,429.35

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