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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,212.54, 19,612.99 and 8,244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,212.54, 19,612.99 and 8,244.77 is: 11,377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,212.54 : 19,612.99 = 8,244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,212.54/19,612.99 = 8,244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,212.54x = 19,612.99 × 8,244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,212.54x = 161,704,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,704,591.56/14,212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,377.60

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