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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.99, 19,687.14 and 8,297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.99, 19,687.14 and 8,297.96 is: 11,451.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.99 : 19,687.14 = 8,297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.99/19,687.14 = 8,297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.99x = 19,687.14 × 8,297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.99x = 163,363,100.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,363,100.23/14,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,451.23

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