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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.02, 19,685.03 and 8,294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.02, 19,685.03 and 8,294.76 is: 11,443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.02 : 19,685.03 = 8,294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.02/19,685.03 = 8,294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.02x = 19,685.03 × 8,294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.02x = 163,282,557.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,282,557.97/14,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,443.96

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