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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,197.28, 19,590.36 and 8,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,197.28, 19,590.36 and 8,228.60 is: 11,354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,197.28 : 19,590.36 = 8,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,197.28/19,590.36 = 8,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,197.28x = 19,590.36 × 8,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,197.28x = 161,201,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,201,236.30/14,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,354.37

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