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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,218.62, 19,621.35 and 8,250.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,218.62, 19,621.35 and 8,250.78 is: 11,385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,218.62 : 19,621.35 = 8,250.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,218.62/19,621.35 = 8,250.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,218.62x = 19,621.35 × 8,250.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,218.62x = 161,891,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,891,442.15/14,218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,385.88

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