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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.94, 19,727.62 and 8,325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.94, 19,727.62 and 8,325.66 is: 11,489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.94 : 19,727.62 = 8,325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.94/19,727.62 = 8,325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.94x = 19,727.62 × 8,325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.94x = 164,245,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,245,456.73/14,294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,489.76

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