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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.77, 19,686.81 and 8,298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.77, 19,686.81 and 8,298.35 is: 11,450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.77 : 19,686.81 = 8,298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.77/19,686.81 = 8,298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.77x = 19,686.81 × 8,298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.77x = 163,368,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,368,039.76/14,266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,450.95

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