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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.98, 19,630.44 and 8,260.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.98, 19,630.44 and 8,260.14 is: 11,398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.98 : 19,630.44 = 8,260.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.98/19,630.44 = 8,260.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.98x = 19,630.44 × 8,260.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.98x = 162,150,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,150,182.66/14,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.97

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