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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,211.04, 19,610.93 and 8,243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,211.04, 19,610.93 and 8,243.27 is: 11,375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211.04 : 19,610.93 = 8,243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211.04/19,610.93 = 8,243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211.04x = 19,610.93 × 8,243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211.04x = 161,658,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,658,051.67/14,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,375.53

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