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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,314.54, 19,759.44 and 8,348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,314.54, 19,759.44 and 8,348.08 is: 11,523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,314.54 : 19,759.44 = 8,348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,314.54/19,759.44 = 8,348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,314.54x = 19,759.44 × 8,348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,314.54x = 164,953,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,953,385.88/14,314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,523.48

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