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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.22, 19,601.87 and 8,542.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.22, 19,601.87 and 8,542.23 is: 11,788.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.22 : 19,601.87 = 8,542.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.22/19,601.87 = 8,542.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.22x = 19,601.87 × 8,542.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.22x = 167,443,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,443,681.97/14,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,788.31

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