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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.48, 19,686.51 and 8,302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.48, 19,686.51 and 8,302.46 is: 11,452.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.48 : 19,686.51 = 8,302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.48/19,686.51 = 8,302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.48x = 19,686.51 × 8,302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.48x = 163,446,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,446,363.38/14,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,452.66

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