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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.23, 19,733.04 and 8,336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.23, 19,733.04 and 8,336.25 is: 11,499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.23 : 19,733.04 = 8,336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.23/19,733.04 = 8,336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.23x = 19,733.04 × 8,336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.23x = 164,499,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,499,554.70/14,305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,499.26

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