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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.88, 19,702.52 and 8,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.88, 19,702.52 and 8,304.40 is: 11,462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.88 : 19,702.52 = 8,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.88/19,702.52 = 8,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.88x = 19,702.52 × 8,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.88x = 163,617,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,617,607.09/14,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.73

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