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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.20, 19,694.37 and 8,302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.20, 19,694.37 and 8,302.69 is: 11,456.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.20 : 19,694.37 = 8,302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.20/19,694.37 = 8,302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.20x = 19,694.37 × 8,302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.20x = 163,516,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,516,248.86/14,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,456.17

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