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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,306.08, 19,744.68 and 8,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,306.08, 19,744.68 and 8,341.24 is: 11,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,306.08 : 19,744.68 = 8,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,306.08/19,744.68 = 8,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,306.08x = 19,744.68 × 8,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,306.08x = 164,695,114.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,695,114.60/14,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,512.25

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