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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,257.80, 19,675.19 and 8,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,257.80, 19,675.19 and 8,289 is: 11,438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,257.80 : 19,675.19 = 8,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,257.80/19,675.19 = 8,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,257.80x = 19,675.19 × 8,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,257.80x = 163,087,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,087,608.47/14,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,438.48

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