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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.73, 19,631.48 and 8,260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.73, 19,631.48 and 8,260.89 is: 11,400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.73 : 19,631.48 = 8,260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.73/19,631.48 = 8,260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.73x = 19,631.48 × 8,260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.73x = 162,173,455.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,173,455.51/14,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,400.01

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