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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.15, 19,682.53 and 8,292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.15, 19,682.53 and 8,292.69 is: 11,446.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.15 : 19,682.53 = 8,292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.15/19,682.53 = 8,292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.15x = 19,682.53 × 8,292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.15x = 163,221,098.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,221,098.97/14,259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,446.76

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