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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.22, 19,603.25 and 8,543.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.22, 19,603.25 and 8,543.23 is: 11,789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.22 : 19,603.25 = 8,543.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.22/19,603.25 = 8,543.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.22x = 19,603.25 × 8,543.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.22x = 167,475,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,475,073.50/14,205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,789.69

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