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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.04, 19,621.42 and 8,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.04, 19,621.42 and 8,250.48 is: 11,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.04 : 19,621.42 = 8,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.04/19,621.42 = 8,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.04x = 19,621.42 × 8,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.04x = 161,886,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,886,133.28/14,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,384.37

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