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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.96, 19,608.90 and 8,241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.96, 19,608.90 and 8,241.16 is: 11,372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.96 : 19,608.90 = 8,241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.96/19,608.90 = 8,241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.96x = 19,608.90 × 8,241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.96x = 161,600,082.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,600,082.32/14,209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,372.31

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