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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,215.44, 19,618.74 and 8,248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,215.44, 19,618.74 and 8,248.44 is: 11,383.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,215.44 : 19,618.74 = 8,248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,215.44/19,618.74 = 8,248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,215.44x = 19,618.74 × 8,248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,215.44x = 161,823,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,823,999.77/14,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,383.68

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