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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.98, 19,698.29 and 8,307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.98, 19,698.29 and 8,307.96 is: 11,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.98 : 19,698.29 = 8,307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.98/19,698.29 = 8,307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.98x = 19,698.29 × 8,307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.98x = 163,652,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,652,605.39/14,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,465.90

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