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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.53, 19,729.80 and 8,329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.53, 19,729.80 and 8,329.07 is: 11,495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.53 : 19,729.80 = 8,329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.53/19,729.80 = 8,329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.53x = 19,729.80 × 8,329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.53x = 164,330,786.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,330,786.64/14,295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.26

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