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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.98, 19,622.28 and 8,253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.98, 19,622.28 and 8,253.64 is: 11,386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.98 : 19,622.28 = 8,253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.98/19,622.28 = 8,253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.98x = 19,622.28 × 8,253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.98x = 161,955,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,955,235.10/14,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.87

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