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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,296.19, 19,730.14 and 8,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,296.19, 19,730.14 and 8,246.70 is: 11,381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,296.19 : 19,730.14 = 8,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,296.19/19,730.14 = 8,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,296.19x = 19,730.14 × 8,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,296.19x = 162,708,524.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,708,524.92/14,296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,381.25

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