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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.08, 19,678.01 and 8,292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.08, 19,678.01 and 8,292.66 is: 11,444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.08 : 19,678.01 = 8,292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.08/19,678.01 = 8,292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.08x = 19,678.01 × 8,292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.08x = 163,183,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,183,004.94/14,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,444.15

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