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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,201.61, 19,598.22 and 8,236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,201.61, 19,598.22 and 8,236.73 is: 11,366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,201.61 : 19,598.22 = 8,236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,201.61/19,598.22 = 8,236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,201.61x = 19,598.22 × 8,236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,201.61x = 161,425,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,425,148.63/14,201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,366.68

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