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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,188.44, 19,583.55 and 8,223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,188.44, 19,583.55 and 8,223.69 is: 11,350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,188.44 : 19,583.55 = 8,223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,188.44/19,583.55 = 8,223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,188.44x = 19,583.55 × 8,223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,188.44x = 161,049,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,049,044.30/14,188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,350.72

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