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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.08, 19,623.40 and 8,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.08, 19,623.40 and 8,252.28 is: 11,387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.08 : 19,623.40 = 8,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.08/19,623.40 = 8,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.08x = 19,623.40 × 8,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.08x = 161,937,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,937,791.35/14,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.97

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