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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.28, 19,730.46 and 8,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.28, 19,730.46 and 8,328.80 is: 11,493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.28 : 19,730.46 = 8,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.28/19,730.46 = 8,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.28x = 19,730.46 × 8,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.28x = 164,331,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,331,055.25/14,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.87

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