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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.59, 19,606.56 and 8,242.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.59, 19,606.56 and 8,242.81 is: 11,375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.59 : 19,606.56 = 8,242.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.59/19,606.56 = 8,242.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.59x = 19,606.56 × 8,242.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.59x = 161,613,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,613,148.83/14,207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,375.13

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