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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.98, 19,701.05 and 8,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.98, 19,701.05 and 8,309.96 is: 11,468.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.98 : 19,701.05 = 8,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.98/19,701.05 = 8,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.98x = 19,701.05 × 8,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.98x = 163,714,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,714,797.40/14,274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.66

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