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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,217.90, 19,624.62 and 8,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,217.90, 19,624.62 and 8,251.50 is: 11,389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,217.90 : 19,624.62 = 8,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,217.90/19,624.62 = 8,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,217.90x = 19,624.62 × 8,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,217.90x = 161,932,551.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,932,551.93/14,217.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.34

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