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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.26, 19,800.28 and 8,298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.26, 19,800.28 and 8,298.05 is: 11,451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.26 : 19,800.28 = 8,298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.26/19,800.28 = 8,298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.26x = 19,800.28 × 8,298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.26x = 164,303,578.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,303,578.15/14,348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,451.11

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