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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.93, 19,699.22 and 8,304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.93, 19,699.22 and 8,304.75 is: 11,462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.93 : 19,699.22 = 8,304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.93/19,699.22 = 8,304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.93x = 19,699.22 × 8,304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.93x = 163,597,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,597,097.30/14,271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.86

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