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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,216.31, 19,612.16 and 8,244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,216.31, 19,612.16 and 8,244.52 is: 11,373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,216.31 : 19,612.16 = 8,244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,216.31/19,612.16 = 8,244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,216.31x = 19,612.16 × 8,244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,216.31x = 161,692,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,692,726.69/14,216.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,373.75

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