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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.72, 19,661.94 and 8,283.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.72, 19,661.94 and 8,283.15 is: 11,430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.72 : 19,661.94 = 8,283.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.72/19,661.94 = 8,283.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.72x = 19,661.94 × 8,283.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.72x = 162,862,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,862,798.31/14,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.80

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