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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,198.34, 19,593.72 and 8,233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,198.34, 19,593.72 and 8,233.47 is: 11,362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,198.34 : 19,593.72 = 8,233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,198.34/19,593.72 = 8,233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,198.34x = 19,593.72 × 8,233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,198.34x = 161,324,384.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,324,384.07/14,198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,362.20

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