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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,275.88, 19,705.28 and 8,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,275.88, 19,705.28 and 8,306.40 is: 11,465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,275.88 : 19,705.28 = 8,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,275.88/19,705.28 = 8,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,275.88x = 19,705.28 × 8,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,275.88x = 163,679,937.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,679,937.79/14,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,465.49

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