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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,306.66, 19,741.22 and 8,333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,306.66, 19,741.22 and 8,333.72 is: 11,499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,306.66 : 19,741.22 = 8,333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,306.66/19,741.22 = 8,333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,306.66x = 19,741.22 × 8,333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,306.66x = 164,517,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,517,764.84/14,306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,499.38

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