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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,195.55, 19,593.24 and 8,230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,195.55, 19,593.24 and 8,230.50 is: 11,360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,195.55 : 19,593.24 = 8,230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,195.55/19,593.24 = 8,230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,195.55x = 19,593.24 × 8,230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,195.55x = 161,262,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,262,161.82/14,195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.05

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