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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.96, 19,602.14 and 8,236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.96, 19,602.14 and 8,236.53 is: 11,365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.96 : 19,602.14 = 8,236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.96/19,602.14 = 8,236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.96x = 19,602.14 × 8,236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.96x = 161,453,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,453,572.99/14,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,365.20

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