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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,201.33, 19,597.92 and 8,236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,201.33, 19,597.92 and 8,236.55 is: 11,366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,201.33 : 19,597.92 = 8,236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,201.33/19,597.92 = 8,236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,201.33x = 19,597.92 × 8,236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,201.33x = 161,419,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,419,149.99/14,201.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,366.48

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