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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.98, 19,620.90 and 8,252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.98, 19,620.90 and 8,252.64 is: 11,385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.98 : 19,620.90 = 8,252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.98/19,620.90 = 8,252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.98x = 19,620.90 × 8,252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.98x = 161,924,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,924,224.18/14,221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,385.49

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