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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.23, 19,628.03 and 8,258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.23, 19,628.03 and 8,258.39 is: 11,396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.23 : 19,628.03 = 8,258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.23/19,628.03 = 8,258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.23x = 19,628.03 × 8,258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.23x = 162,095,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,095,885.38/14,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.56

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