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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.18, 19,664.60 and 8,280.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.18, 19,664.60 and 8,280.27 is: 11,424.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.18 : 19,664.60 = 8,280.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.18/19,664.60 = 8,280.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.18x = 19,664.60 × 8,280.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.18x = 162,828,156.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,828,156.04/14,252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.79

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