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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.43, 19,753.57 and 8,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.43, 19,753.57 and 8,266.88 is: 11,405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.43 : 19,753.57 = 8,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.43/19,753.57 = 8,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.43x = 19,753.57 × 8,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.43x = 163,300,392.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,300,392.76/14,317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,405.71

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