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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,192.54, 19,585.70 and 8,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,192.54, 19,585.70 and 8,227.68 is: 11,354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,192.54 : 19,585.70 = 8,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,192.54/19,585.70 = 8,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,192.54x = 19,585.70 × 8,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,192.54x = 161,144,872.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,144,872.18/14,192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,354.20

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