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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,213.28, 19,614.13 and 8,245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,213.28, 19,614.13 and 8,245.97 is: 11,379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,213.28 : 19,614.13 = 8,245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,213.28/19,614.13 = 8,245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,213.28x = 19,614.13 × 8,245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,213.28x = 161,737,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,737,527.56/14,213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,379.32

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