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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,211, 19,611.18 and 8,243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,211, 19,611.18 and 8,243.82 is: 11,376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211 : 19,611.18 = 8,243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211/19,611.18 = 8,243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211x = 19,611.18 × 8,243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211x = 161,671,037.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,671,037.91/14,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,376.47

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