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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.37, 19,635.21 and 8,260.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.37, 19,635.21 and 8,260.29 is: 11,399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.37 : 19,635.21 = 8,260.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.37/19,635.21 = 8,260.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.37x = 19,635.21 × 8,260.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.37x = 162,192,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,192,528.81/14,228.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.23

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