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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.42, 19,602.95 and 8,237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.42, 19,602.95 and 8,237.34 is: 11,367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.42 : 19,602.95 = 8,237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.42/19,602.95 = 8,237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.42x = 19,602.95 × 8,237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.42x = 161,476,122.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,476,122.97/14,205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,367.22

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