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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.94, 19,685.46 and 8,295.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.94, 19,685.46 and 8,295.19 is: 11,448.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.94 : 19,685.46 = 8,295.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.94/19,685.46 = 8,295.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.94x = 19,685.46 × 8,295.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.94x = 163,294,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,294,612.83/14,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,448.07

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