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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.64, 19,698.66 and 8,305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.64, 19,698.66 and 8,305.56 is: 11,462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.64 : 19,698.66 = 8,305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.64/19,698.66 = 8,305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.64x = 19,698.66 × 8,305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.64x = 163,608,402.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,608,402.55/14,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.28

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