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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,200.08, 19,596.19 and 8,235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,200.08, 19,596.19 and 8,235.29 is: 11,364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,200.08 : 19,596.19 = 8,235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,200.08/19,596.19 = 8,235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,200.08x = 19,596.19 × 8,235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,200.08x = 161,380,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,380,307.55/14,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,364.75

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