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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.65, 19,679.04 and 8,210.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.65, 19,679.04 and 8,210.79 is: 11,331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.65 : 19,679.04 = 8,210.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.65/19,679.04 = 8,210.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.65x = 19,679.04 × 8,210.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.65x = 161,580,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,580,464.84/14,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,331.31

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