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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.16, 19,607.56 and 8,241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.16, 19,607.56 and 8,241.64 is: 11,372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.16 : 19,607.56 = 8,241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.16/19,607.56 = 8,241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.16x = 19,607.56 × 8,241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.16x = 161,598,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,598,450.80/14,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,372.84

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