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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,301.66, 19,737.37 and 8,332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,301.66, 19,737.37 and 8,332.07 is: 11,498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,301.66 : 19,737.37 = 8,332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,301.66/19,737.37 = 8,332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,301.66x = 19,737.37 × 8,332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,301.66x = 164,453,060.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,453,060.18/14,301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,498.88

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