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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,214.59, 19,617.05 and 8,248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,214.59, 19,617.05 and 8,248.26 is: 11,383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214.59 : 19,617.05 = 8,248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214.59/19,617.05 = 8,248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214.59x = 19,617.05 × 8,248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214.59x = 161,806,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,806,577.88/14,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,383.14

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