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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.70, 19,695.06 and 8,303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.70, 19,695.06 and 8,303.19 is: 11,456.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.70 : 19,695.06 = 8,303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.70/19,695.06 = 8,303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.70x = 19,695.06 × 8,303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.70x = 163,531,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,531,825.24/14,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,456.86

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