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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.59, 19,682.74 and 8,296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.59, 19,682.74 and 8,296.51 is: 11,447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.59 : 19,682.74 = 8,296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.59/19,682.74 = 8,296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.59x = 19,682.74 × 8,296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.59x = 163,298,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,298,049.24/14,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,447.79

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