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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,210.40, 19,614.48 and 8,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,210.40, 19,614.48 and 8,244.80 is: 11,380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,210.40 : 19,614.48 = 8,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,210.40/19,614.48 = 8,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,210.40x = 19,614.48 × 8,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,210.40x = 161,717,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,717,464.70/14,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,380.22

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