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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.28, 19,738.43 and 8,332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.28, 19,738.43 and 8,332.88 is: 11,502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.28 : 19,738.43 = 8,332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.28/19,738.43 = 8,332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.28x = 19,738.43 × 8,332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.28x = 164,477,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,477,828.22/14,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.53

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