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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.72, 19,625.34 and 8,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.72, 19,625.34 and 8,254.24 is: 11,388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.72 : 19,625.34 = 8,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.72/19,625.34 = 8,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.72x = 19,625.34 × 8,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.72x = 161,992,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,992,266.44/14,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.08

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