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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.58, 19,758.24 and 8,348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.58, 19,758.24 and 8,348.10 is: 11,520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.58 : 19,758.24 = 8,348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.58/19,758.24 = 8,348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.58x = 19,758.24 × 8,348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.58x = 164,943,763.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,943,763.34/14,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,520.37

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