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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.91, 19,634.25 and 8,258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.91, 19,634.25 and 8,258.45 is: 11,398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.91 : 19,634.25 = 8,258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.91/19,634.25 = 8,258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.91x = 19,634.25 × 8,258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.91x = 162,148,373.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,148,373.74/14,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.91

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