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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.59, 19,681.37 and 8,295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.59, 19,681.37 and 8,295.51 is: 11,446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.59 : 19,681.37 = 8,295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.59/19,681.37 = 8,295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.59x = 19,681.37 × 8,295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.59x = 163,266,960.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,266,960.17/14,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,446.41

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