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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,192.40, 19,585.80 and 8,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,192.40, 19,585.80 and 8,226 is: 11,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,192.40 : 19,585.80 = 8,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,192.40/19,585.80 = 8,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,192.40x = 19,585.80 × 8,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,192.40x = 161,112,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,112,790.80/14,192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,352.05

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