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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.95, 19,627.29 and 8,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.95, 19,627.29 and 8,253.16 is: 11,387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.95 : 19,627.29 = 8,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.95/19,627.29 = 8,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.95x = 19,627.29 × 8,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.95x = 161,987,164.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,987,164.74/14,224.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.54

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