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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.96, 19,737.56 and 8,336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.96, 19,737.56 and 8,336.26 is: 11,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.96 : 19,737.56 = 8,336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.96/19,737.56 = 8,336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.96x = 19,737.56 × 8,336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.96x = 164,537,431.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,537,431.93/14,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.32

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