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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,288.92, 19,715.32 and 8,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,288.92, 19,715.32 and 8,317 is: 11,475.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,288.92 : 19,715.32 = 8,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,288.92/19,715.32 = 8,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,288.92x = 19,715.32 × 8,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,288.92x = 163,972,316.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,972,316.44/14,288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,475.49

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