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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,203.23, 19,599.30 and 8,235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,203.23, 19,599.30 and 8,235.29 is: 11,364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,203.23 : 19,599.30 = 8,235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,203.23/19,599.30 = 8,235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,203.23x = 19,599.30 × 8,235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,203.23x = 161,405,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,405,852.18/14,203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,364.02

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