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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,214.89, 19,616.68 and 8,246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,214.89, 19,616.68 and 8,246.67 is: 11,380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214.89 : 19,616.68 = 8,246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214.89/19,616.68 = 8,246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214.89x = 19,616.68 × 8,246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214.89x = 161,772,286.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,772,286.46/14,214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,380.48

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