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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.48, 19,698.98 and 8,308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.48, 19,698.98 and 8,308.46 is: 11,466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.48 : 19,698.98 = 8,308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.48/19,698.98 = 8,308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.48x = 19,698.98 × 8,308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.48x = 163,668,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,668,047.33/14,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,466.59

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