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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.70, 19,691.55 and 8,303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.70, 19,691.55 and 8,303.10 is: 11,455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.70 : 19,691.55 = 8,303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.70/19,691.55 = 8,303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.70x = 19,691.55 × 8,303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.70x = 163,500,908.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,500,908.81/14,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,455.50

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