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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.28, 19,737.22 and 8,335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.28, 19,737.22 and 8,335.81 is: 11,501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.28 : 19,737.22 = 8,335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.28/19,737.22 = 8,335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.28x = 19,737.22 × 8,335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.28x = 164,525,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,525,735.31/14,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.05

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