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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.98, 19,633.20 and 8,262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.98, 19,633.20 and 8,262.14 is: 11,401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.98 : 19,633.20 = 8,262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.98/19,633.20 = 8,262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.98x = 19,633.20 × 8,262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.98x = 162,212,247.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,212,247.05/14,226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.73

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