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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.53, 19,687.86 and 8,296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.53, 19,687.86 and 8,296.63 is: 11,449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.53 : 19,687.86 = 8,296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.53/19,687.86 = 8,296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.53x = 19,687.86 × 8,296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.53x = 163,342,840.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,342,840.69/14,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,449.37

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