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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.54, 19,762.20 and 8,350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.54, 19,762.20 and 8,350.08 is: 11,526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.54 : 19,762.20 = 8,350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.54/19,762.20 = 8,350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.54x = 19,762.20 × 8,350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.54x = 165,015,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,015,950.98/14,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,526.25

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