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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.06, 19,623.78 and 8,255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.06, 19,623.78 and 8,255.28 is: 11,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.06 : 19,623.78 = 8,255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.06/19,623.78 = 8,255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.06x = 19,623.78 × 8,255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.06x = 161,999,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,999,798.56/14,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,392.34

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