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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,202.08, 19,598.61 and 8,234.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,202.08, 19,598.61 and 8,234.31 is: 11,363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,202.08 : 19,598.61 = 8,234.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,202.08/19,598.61 = 8,234.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,202.08x = 19,598.61 × 8,234.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,202.08x = 161,380,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,380,978.12/14,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,363.19

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