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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.34, 19,623.78 and 8,252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.34, 19,623.78 and 8,252.59 is: 11,388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.34 : 19,623.78 = 8,252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.34/19,623.78 = 8,252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.34x = 19,623.78 × 8,252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.34x = 161,947,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,947,010.59/14,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.41

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