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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,270.31, 19,696.98 and 8,303.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,270.31, 19,696.98 and 8,303.13 is: 11,460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270.31 : 19,696.98 = 8,303.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270.31/19,696.98 = 8,303.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270.31x = 19,696.98 × 8,303.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270.31x = 163,546,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,546,536.30/14,270.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,460.62

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