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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,353.74, 19,806.39 and 8,305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,353.74, 19,806.39 and 8,305.02 is: 11,459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,353.74 : 19,806.39 = 8,305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,353.74/19,806.39 = 8,305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,353.74x = 19,806.39 × 8,305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,353.74x = 164,492,465.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,492,465.08/14,353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,459.90

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