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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.79, 19,624.59 and 8,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.79, 19,624.59 and 8,252.30 is: 11,387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.79 : 19,624.59 = 8,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.79/19,624.59 = 8,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.79x = 19,624.59 × 8,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.79x = 161,947,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,947,905.93/14,221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.31

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