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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.29, 19,725.80 and 8,327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.29, 19,725.80 and 8,327.49 is: 11,493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.29 : 19,725.80 = 8,327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.29/19,725.80 = 8,327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.29x = 19,725.80 × 8,327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.29x = 164,266,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,266,360.60/14,292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.36

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