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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,343.06, 19,794.82 and 8,293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,343.06, 19,794.82 and 8,293.56 is: 11,445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,343.06 : 19,794.82 = 8,293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,343.06/19,794.82 = 8,293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,343.06x = 19,794.82 × 8,293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,343.06x = 164,169,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,169,527.36/14,343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,445.92

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