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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.04, 19,624.86 and 8,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.04, 19,624.86 and 8,252.70 is: 11,387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.04 : 19,624.86 = 8,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.04/19,624.86 = 8,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.04x = 19,624.86 × 8,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.04x = 161,958,082.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,958,082.12/14,222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.82

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