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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,296.41, 19,729.11 and 8,332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,296.41, 19,729.11 and 8,332.17 is: 11,498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,296.41 : 19,729.11 = 8,332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,296.41/19,729.11 = 8,332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,296.41x = 19,729.11 × 8,332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,296.41x = 164,386,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,386,298.47/14,296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,498.43

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