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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.74, 19,602.61 and 8,239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.74, 19,602.61 and 8,239.93 is: 11,371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.74 : 19,602.61 = 8,239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.74/19,602.61 = 8,239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.74x = 19,602.61 × 8,239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.74x = 161,524,134.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,524,134.22/14,204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,371.14

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