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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.76, 19,759.61 and 8,269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.76, 19,759.61 and 8,269.83 is: 11,413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.76 : 19,759.61 = 8,269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.76/19,759.61 = 8,269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.76x = 19,759.61 × 8,269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.76x = 163,408,636.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,408,636.24/14,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,413.00

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