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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.53, 19,668.72 and 8,281.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.53, 19,668.72 and 8,281.85 is: 11,430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.53 : 19,668.72 = 8,281.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.53/19,668.72 = 8,281.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.53x = 19,668.72 × 8,281.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.53x = 162,893,321.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,893,321.45/14,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.68

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