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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,195.82, 19,591.98 and 8,227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,195.82, 19,591.98 and 8,227.35 is: 11,354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,195.82 : 19,591.98 = 8,227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,195.82/19,591.98 = 8,227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,195.82x = 19,591.98 × 8,227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,195.82x = 161,190,076.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,190,076.65/14,195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,354.76

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