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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.47, 19,632.17 and 8,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.47, 19,632.17 and 8,261.13 is: 11,401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.47 : 19,632.17 = 8,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.47/19,632.17 = 8,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.47x = 19,632.17 × 8,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.47x = 162,183,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,183,867.25/14,224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.75

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