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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,197.95, 19,591.74 and 8,231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,197.95, 19,591.74 and 8,231.49 is: 11,358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,197.95 : 19,591.74 = 8,231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,197.95/19,591.74 = 8,231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,197.95x = 19,591.74 × 8,231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,197.95x = 161,269,211.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,269,211.89/14,197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,358.63

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