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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.94, 19,705.95 and 8,312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.94, 19,705.95 and 8,312.67 is: 11,471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.94 : 19,705.95 = 8,312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.94/19,705.95 = 8,312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.94x = 19,705.95 × 8,312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.94x = 163,809,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,809,059.39/14,279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,471.27

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