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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,208.93, 19,608.98 and 8,242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,208.93, 19,608.98 and 8,242.47 is: 11,374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,208.93 : 19,608.98 = 8,242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,208.93/19,608.98 = 8,242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,208.93x = 19,608.98 × 8,242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,208.93x = 161,626,388.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,626,388.17/14,208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,374.99

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