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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,194.14, 19,586.97 and 8,224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,194.14, 19,586.97 and 8,224.74 is: 11,349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,194.14 : 19,586.97 = 8,224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,194.14/19,586.97 = 8,224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,194.14x = 19,586.97 × 8,224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,194.14x = 161,097,735.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,097,735.64/14,194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,349.59

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