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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,216.19, 19,618.86 and 8,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,216.19, 19,618.86 and 8,251.16 is: 11,386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,216.19 : 19,618.86 = 8,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,216.19/19,618.86 = 8,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,216.19x = 19,618.86 × 8,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,216.19x = 161,878,254.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,878,254.78/14,216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.89

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