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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,196.36, 19,595.34 and 8,229.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,196.36, 19,595.34 and 8,229.54 is: 11,359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.36 : 19,595.34 = 8,229.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.36/19,595.34 = 8,229.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.36x = 19,595.34 × 8,229.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.36x = 161,260,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,260,634.34/14,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,359.29

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