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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,322.07, 19,759.97 and 8,271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,322.07, 19,759.97 and 8,271.53 is: 11,412.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,322.07 : 19,759.97 = 8,271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,322.07/19,759.97 = 8,271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,322.07x = 19,759.97 × 8,271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,322.07x = 163,445,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,445,245.26/14,322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412.13

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