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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.93, 19,733.76 and 8,331.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.93, 19,733.76 and 8,331.17 is: 11,497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.93 : 19,733.76 = 8,331.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.93/19,733.76 = 8,331.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.93x = 19,733.76 × 8,331.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.93x = 164,405,210.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,405,210.63/14,298.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,497.73

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