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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.76, 19,692.98 and 8,300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.76, 19,692.98 and 8,300.52 is: 11,451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.76 : 19,692.98 = 8,300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.76/19,692.98 = 8,300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.76x = 19,692.98 × 8,300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.76x = 163,461,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,461,974.35/14,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,451.92

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