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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,291.01, 19,719.99 and 8,322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,291.01, 19,719.99 and 8,322.12 is: 11,483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,291.01 : 19,719.99 = 8,322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,291.01/19,719.99 = 8,322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,291.01x = 19,719.99 × 8,322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,291.01x = 164,112,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,112,123.18/14,291.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,483.59

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