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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.27, 19,723.55 and 8,323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.27, 19,723.55 and 8,323.79 is: 11,486.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.27 : 19,723.55 = 8,323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.27/19,723.55 = 8,323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.27x = 19,723.55 × 8,323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.27x = 164,174,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,174,548.02/14,292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.95

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