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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.42, 19,835.28 and 8,326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.42, 19,835.28 and 8,326.26 is: 11,487.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.42 : 19,835.28 = 8,326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.42/19,835.28 = 8,326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.42x = 19,835.28 × 8,326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.42x = 165,153,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,153,698.45/14,376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.82

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