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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.39, 19,607.35 and 8,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.39, 19,607.35 and 8,238.88 is: 11,368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.39 : 19,607.35 = 8,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.39/19,607.35 = 8,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.39x = 19,607.35 × 8,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.39x = 161,542,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,542,464.54/14,209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,368.72

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