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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,216.04, 19,617.92 and 8,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,216.04, 19,617.92 and 8,248.72 is: 11,383.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,216.04 : 19,617.92 = 8,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,216.04/19,617.92 = 8,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,216.04x = 19,617.92 × 8,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,216.04x = 161,822,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,822,729.06/14,216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,383.11

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