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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.08, 19,669.26 and 8,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.08, 19,669.26 and 8,283.96 is: 11,433.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.08 : 19,669.26 = 8,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.08/19,669.26 = 8,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.08x = 19,669.26 × 8,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.08x = 162,939,363.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,939,363.07/14,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,433.47

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