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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.87, 19,599.03 and 8,234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.87, 19,599.03 and 8,234.28 is: 11,360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.87 : 19,599.03 = 8,234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.87/19,599.03 = 8,234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.87x = 19,599.03 × 8,234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.87x = 161,383,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,383,900.75/14,205.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.37

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