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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.96, 19,727.91 and 8,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.96, 19,727.91 and 8,329.26 is: 11,491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.96 : 19,727.91 = 8,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.96/19,727.91 = 8,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.96x = 19,727.91 × 8,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.96x = 164,318,891.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,318,891.65/14,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,491.67

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