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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.48, 19,761.52 and 8,350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.48, 19,761.52 and 8,350.24 is: 11,520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.48 : 19,761.52 = 8,350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.48/19,761.52 = 8,350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.48x = 19,761.52 × 8,350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.48x = 165,013,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,013,417.19/14,323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,520.48

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