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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.48, 19,697.40 and 8,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.48, 19,697.40 and 8,306.94 is: 11,462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.48 : 19,697.40 = 8,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.48/19,697.40 = 8,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.48x = 19,697.40 × 8,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.48x = 163,625,119.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,625,119.96/14,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.77

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