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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,195.08, 19,589.21 and 8,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,195.08, 19,589.21 and 8,230.20 is: 11,357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,195.08 : 19,589.21 = 8,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,195.08/19,589.21 = 8,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,195.08x = 19,589.21 × 8,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,195.08x = 161,223,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,223,116.14/14,195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,357.68

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