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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.08, 19,741.92 and 8,339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.08, 19,741.92 and 8,339.24 is: 11,509.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.08 : 19,741.92 = 8,339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.08/19,741.92 = 8,339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.08x = 19,741.92 × 8,339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.08x = 164,632,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,632,608.94/14,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,509.49

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