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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.58, 19,705.54 and 8,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.58, 19,705.54 and 8,304.08 is: 11,463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.58 : 19,705.54 = 8,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.58/19,705.54 = 8,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.58x = 19,705.54 × 8,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.58x = 163,636,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,636,380.60/14,274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,463.48

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