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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,287.88, 19,719.09 and 8,319.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,287.88, 19,719.09 and 8,319.93 is: 11,482.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,287.88 : 19,719.09 = 8,319.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,287.88/19,719.09 = 8,319.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,287.88x = 19,719.09 × 8,319.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,287.88x = 164,061,448.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,061,448.46/14,287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,482.56

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