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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.04, 19,627.62 and 8,254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.04, 19,627.62 and 8,254.70 is: 11,390.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.04 : 19,627.62 = 8,254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.04/19,627.62 = 8,254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.04x = 19,627.62 × 8,254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.04x = 162,020,114.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,020,114.81/14,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.58

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