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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,198.96, 19,593.72 and 8,230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,198.96, 19,593.72 and 8,230.16 is: 11,357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,198.96 : 19,593.72 = 8,230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,198.96/19,593.72 = 8,230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,198.96x = 19,593.72 × 8,230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,198.96x = 161,259,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,259,450.60/14,198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,357.13

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