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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,197.09, 19,595.37 and 8,232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,197.09, 19,595.37 and 8,232.06 is: 11,362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,197.09 : 19,595.37 = 8,232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,197.09/19,595.37 = 8,232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,197.09x = 19,595.37 × 8,232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,197.09x = 161,310,261.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,310,261.56/14,197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,362.21

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