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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.08, 19,601.36 and 8,236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.08, 19,601.36 and 8,236.30 is: 11,365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.08 : 19,601.36 = 8,236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.08/19,601.36 = 8,236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.08x = 19,601.36 × 8,236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.08x = 161,442,681.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,442,681.37/14,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,365.94

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