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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,197.08, 19,591.88 and 8,232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,197.08, 19,591.88 and 8,232.18 is: 11,360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,197.08 : 19,591.88 = 8,232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,197.08/19,591.88 = 8,232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,197.08x = 19,591.88 × 8,232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,197.08x = 161,283,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,283,882.70/14,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.36

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