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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.06, 19,698.02 and 8,303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.06, 19,698.02 and 8,303.88 is: 11,461.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.06 : 19,698.02 = 8,303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.06/19,698.02 = 8,303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.06x = 19,698.02 × 8,303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.06x = 163,569,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,569,952.80/14,271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,461.66

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