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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,289.12, 19,717.36 and 8,319.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,289.12, 19,717.36 and 8,319.53 is: 11,480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289.12 : 19,717.36 = 8,319.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289.12/19,717.36 = 8,319.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289.12x = 19,717.36 × 8,319.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289.12x = 164,039,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,039,048.66/14,289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.00

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