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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.98, 19,631.82 and 8,261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.98, 19,631.82 and 8,261.14 is: 11,400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.98 : 19,631.82 = 8,261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.98/19,631.82 = 8,261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.98x = 19,631.82 × 8,261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.98x = 162,181,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,181,213.47/14,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,400.35

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