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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,214.90, 19,614.92 and 8,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,214.90, 19,614.92 and 8,244.40 is: 11,376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214.90 : 19,614.92 = 8,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214.90/19,614.92 = 8,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214.90x = 19,614.92 × 8,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214.90x = 161,713,246.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,713,246.45/14,214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,376.32

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