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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,342.27, 19,795.25 and 8,292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,342.27, 19,795.25 and 8,292.78 is: 11,445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,342.27 : 19,795.25 = 8,292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,342.27/19,795.25 = 8,292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,342.27x = 19,795.25 × 8,292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,342.27x = 164,157,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,157,674.03/14,342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,445.73

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