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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.27, 19,606.10 and 8,242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.27, 19,606.10 and 8,242.46 is: 11,374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.27 : 19,606.10 = 8,242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.27/19,606.10 = 8,242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.27x = 19,606.10 × 8,242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.27x = 161,602,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,602,355.76/14,207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,374.63

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