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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.83, 19,727.88 and 8,328.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.83, 19,727.88 and 8,328.99 is: 11,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.83 : 19,727.88 = 8,328.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.83/19,727.88 = 8,328.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.83x = 19,727.88 × 8,328.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.83x = 164,313,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,313,315.24/14,293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.40

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