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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,296.88, 19,727.80 and 8,247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,296.88, 19,727.80 and 8,247.33 is: 11,380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,296.88 : 19,727.80 = 8,247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,296.88/19,727.80 = 8,247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,296.88x = 19,727.80 × 8,247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,296.88x = 162,701,676.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,701,676.77/14,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,380.22

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