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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.46, 19,683.72 and 8,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.46, 19,683.72 and 8,295 is: 11,446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.46 : 19,683.72 = 8,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.46/19,683.72 = 8,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.46x = 19,683.72 × 8,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.46x = 163,276,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,276,457.40/14,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,446.38

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