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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.41, 19,675.09 and 8,288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.41, 19,675.09 and 8,288.84 is: 11,437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.41 : 19,675.09 = 8,288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.41/19,675.09 = 8,288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.41x = 19,675.09 × 8,288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.41x = 163,083,673.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,083,673.00/14,258.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,437.72

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