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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,311.08, 19,751.76 and 8,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,311.08, 19,751.76 and 8,346.24 is: 11,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,311.08 : 19,751.76 = 8,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,311.08/19,751.76 = 8,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,311.08x = 19,751.76 × 8,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,311.08x = 164,852,929.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,852,929.38/14,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,519.25

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