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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.04, 19,626.24 and 8,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.04, 19,626.24 and 8,253.70 is: 11,389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.04 : 19,626.24 = 8,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.04/19,626.24 = 8,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.04x = 19,626.24 × 8,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.04x = 161,989,097.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,989,097.09/14,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.20

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