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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,227.22, 19,635.96 and 8,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,227.22, 19,635.96 and 8,263.88 is: 11,405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,227.22 : 19,635.96 = 8,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,227.22/19,635.96 = 8,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,227.22x = 19,635.96 × 8,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,227.22x = 162,269,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,269,217.12/14,227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,405.55

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