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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.08, 19,679.39 and 8,293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.08, 19,679.39 and 8,293.66 is: 11,445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.08 : 19,679.39 = 8,293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.08/19,679.39 = 8,293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.08x = 19,679.39 × 8,293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.08x = 163,214,169.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,214,169.67/14,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,445.53

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