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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,194.68, 19,588.62 and 8,229.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,194.68, 19,588.62 and 8,229.81 is: 11,357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,194.68 : 19,588.62 = 8,229.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,194.68/19,588.62 = 8,229.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,194.68x = 19,588.62 × 8,229.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,194.68x = 161,210,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,210,620.76/14,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,357.12

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