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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.47, 19,633.55 and 8,262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.47, 19,633.55 and 8,262.13 is: 11,403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.47 : 19,633.55 = 8,262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.47/19,633.55 = 8,262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.47x = 19,633.55 × 8,262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.47x = 162,214,901.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,214,901.15/14,225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.13

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