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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,195.27, 19,588.52 and 8,225.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,195.27, 19,588.52 and 8,225.87 is: 11,351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,195.27 : 19,588.52 = 8,225.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,195.27/19,588.52 = 8,225.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,195.27x = 19,588.52 × 8,225.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,195.27x = 161,132,619.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,132,619.01/14,195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,351.15

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