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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,303.52, 19,740.72 and 8,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,303.52, 19,740.72 and 8,335.44 is: 11,503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,303.52 : 19,740.72 = 8,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,303.52/19,740.72 = 8,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,303.52x = 19,740.72 × 8,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,303.52x = 164,547,587.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,547,587.12/14,303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.99

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