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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,303.08, 19,740.54 and 8,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,303.08, 19,740.54 and 8,338.24 is: 11,508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,303.08 : 19,740.54 = 8,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,303.08/19,740.54 = 8,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,303.08x = 19,740.54 × 8,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,303.08x = 164,601,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,601,360.25/14,303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.11

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