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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.84, 19,624.47 and 8,253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.84, 19,624.47 and 8,253.09 is: 11,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.84 : 19,624.47 = 8,253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.84/19,624.47 = 8,253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.84x = 19,624.47 × 8,253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.84x = 161,962,517.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,962,517.11/14,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.10

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