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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.03, 19,722.95 and 8,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.03, 19,722.95 and 8,242.24 is: 11,374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.03 : 19,722.95 = 8,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.03/19,722.95 = 8,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.03x = 19,722.95 × 8,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.03x = 162,561,188.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,561,188.79/14,292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,374.26

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