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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,195.93, 19,588.77 and 8,226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,195.93, 19,588.77 and 8,226.36 is: 11,351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,195.93 : 19,588.77 = 8,226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,195.93/19,588.77 = 8,226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,195.93x = 19,588.77 × 8,226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,195.93x = 161,144,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,144,273.98/14,195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,351.45

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