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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.60, 19,722.32 and 8,243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.60, 19,722.32 and 8,243.52 is: 11,375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.60 : 19,722.32 = 8,243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.60/19,722.32 = 8,243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.60x = 19,722.32 × 8,243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.60x = 162,581,339.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,581,339.37/14,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,375.21

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