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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,275.96, 19,696.05 and 8,306.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,275.96, 19,696.05 and 8,306.35 is: 11,459.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,275.96 : 19,696.05 = 8,306.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,275.96/19,696.05 = 8,306.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,275.96x = 19,696.05 × 8,306.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,275.96x = 163,602,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,602,284.92/14,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,459.98

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