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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.87, 19,625.25 and 8,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.87, 19,625.25 and 8,253.28 is: 11,386.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.87 : 19,625.25 = 8,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.87/19,625.25 = 8,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.87x = 19,625.25 × 8,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.87x = 161,972,683.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,972,683.32/14,224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.58

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