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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.42, 19,626.10 and 8,557.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.42, 19,626.10 and 8,557.35 is: 11,806.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.42 : 19,626.10 = 8,557.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.42/19,626.10 = 8,557.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.42x = 19,626.10 × 8,557.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.42x = 167,947,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,947,406.84/14,224.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,806.98

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