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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,208.91, 19,608.26 and 8,244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,208.91, 19,608.26 and 8,244.07 is: 11,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,208.91 : 19,608.26 = 8,244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,208.91/19,608.26 = 8,244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,208.91x = 19,608.26 × 8,244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,208.91x = 161,651,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,651,896.43/14,208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,376.80

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