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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.17, 19,740.84 and 8,337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.17, 19,740.84 and 8,337.71 is: 11,506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.17 : 19,740.84 = 8,337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.17/19,740.84 = 8,337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.17x = 19,740.84 × 8,337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.17x = 164,593,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,593,399.08/14,304.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.67

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