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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,191.39, 19,584.12 and 8,226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,191.39, 19,584.12 and 8,226.53 is: 11,352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,191.39 : 19,584.12 = 8,226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,191.39/19,584.12 = 8,226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,191.39x = 19,584.12 × 8,226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,191.39x = 161,109,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,109,211.65/14,191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,352.61

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