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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,199.06, 19,593.50 and 8,231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,199.06, 19,593.50 and 8,231.06 is: 11,358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,199.06 : 19,593.50 = 8,231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,199.06/19,593.50 = 8,231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,199.06x = 19,593.50 × 8,231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,199.06x = 161,275,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,275,274.11/14,199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,358.17

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