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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.04, 19,608.43 and 8,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.04, 19,608.43 and 8,244.20 is: 11,376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.04 : 19,608.43 = 8,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.04/19,608.43 = 8,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.04x = 19,608.43 × 8,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.04x = 161,655,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,655,769.58/14,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,376.97

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