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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.43, 19,752.19 and 8,265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.43, 19,752.19 and 8,265.88 is: 11,404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.43 : 19,752.19 = 8,265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.43/19,752.19 = 8,265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.43x = 19,752.19 × 8,265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.43x = 163,269,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,269,232.28/14,316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,404.33

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