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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.32, 19,671.32 and 8,284.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.32, 19,671.32 and 8,284.84 is: 11,434.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.32 : 19,671.32 = 8,284.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.32/19,671.32 = 8,284.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.32x = 19,671.32 × 8,284.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.32x = 162,973,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,973,738.79/14,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,434.09

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