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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.58, 19,603.76 and 8,240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.58, 19,603.76 and 8,240.76 is: 11,372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.58 : 19,603.76 = 8,240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.58/19,603.76 = 8,240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.58x = 19,603.76 × 8,240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.58x = 161,549,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,549,840.05/14,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,372.28

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