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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.03, 19,610.01 and 8,240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.03, 19,610.01 and 8,240.17 is: 11,373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.03 : 19,610.01 = 8,240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.03/19,610.01 = 8,240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.03x = 19,610.01 × 8,240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.03x = 161,589,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,589,676.85/14,207.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,373.92

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