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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,290.83, 19,723.73 and 8,325.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,290.83, 19,723.73 and 8,325.99 is: 11,491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,290.83 : 19,723.73 = 8,325.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,290.83/19,723.73 = 8,325.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,290.83x = 19,723.73 × 8,325.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,290.83x = 164,219,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,219,537.11/14,290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,491.25

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