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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.93, 19,752.88 and 8,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.93, 19,752.88 and 8,266.38 is: 11,405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.93 : 19,752.88 = 8,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.93/19,752.88 = 8,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.93x = 19,752.88 × 8,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.93x = 163,284,812.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,284,812.17/14,316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,405.02

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