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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,382.73, 19,848.26 and 8,413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,382.73, 19,848.26 and 8,413.24 is: 11,610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382.73 : 19,848.26 = 8,413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382.73/19,848.26 = 8,413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382.73x = 19,848.26 × 8,413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382.73x = 166,988,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,988,174.96/14,382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,610.33

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