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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.54, 19,709.88 and 8,313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.54, 19,709.88 and 8,313.12 is: 11,473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.54 : 19,709.88 = 8,313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.54/19,709.88 = 8,313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.54x = 19,709.88 × 8,313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.54x = 163,850,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,850,597.63/14,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,473.70

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