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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.84, 19,633.79 and 8,260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.84, 19,633.79 and 8,260.38 is: 11,399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.84 : 19,633.79 = 8,260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.84/19,633.79 = 8,260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.84x = 19,633.79 × 8,260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.84x = 162,182,586.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,182,586.89/14,226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.76

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