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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.54, 19,629.64 and 8,255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.54, 19,629.64 and 8,255.13 is: 11,394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.54 : 19,629.64 = 8,255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.54/19,629.64 = 8,255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.54x = 19,629.64 × 8,255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.54x = 162,045,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,045,230.05/14,221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,394.35

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