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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.37, 19,687.65 and 8,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.37, 19,687.65 and 8,302.08 is: 11,456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.37 : 19,687.65 = 8,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.37/19,687.65 = 8,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.37x = 19,687.65 × 8,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.37x = 163,448,445.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,448,445.31/14,266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,456.91

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