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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.97, 19,794.53 and 8,297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.97, 19,794.53 and 8,297.10 is: 11,446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.97 : 19,794.53 = 8,297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.97/19,794.53 = 8,297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.97x = 19,794.53 × 8,297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.97x = 164,237,194.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,237,194.86/14,347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,446.72

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