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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,219.54, 19,626.87 and 8,253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,219.54, 19,626.87 and 8,253.13 is: 11,391.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,219.54 : 19,626.87 = 8,253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,219.54/19,626.87 = 8,253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,219.54x = 19,626.87 × 8,253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,219.54x = 161,983,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,983,109.60/14,219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,391.59

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