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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,356.81, 19,812.48 and 8,306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,356.81, 19,812.48 and 8,306.92 is: 11,463.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,356.81 : 19,812.48 = 8,306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,356.81/19,812.48 = 8,306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,356.81x = 19,812.48 × 8,306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,356.81x = 164,580,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,580,587.30/14,356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,463.59

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