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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,248.26, 19,654.44 and 8,279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,248.26, 19,654.44 and 8,279.16 is: 11,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,248.26 : 19,654.44 = 8,279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,248.26/19,654.44 = 8,279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,248.26x = 19,654.44 × 8,279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,248.26x = 162,722,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,722,253.47/14,248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.50

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