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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.59, 19,619.01 and 8,253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.59, 19,619.01 and 8,253.50 is: 11,385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.59 : 19,619.01 = 8,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.59/19,619.01 = 8,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.59x = 19,619.01 × 8,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.59x = 161,925,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,925,400.94/14,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,385.09

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