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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,229.34, 19,637.25 and 8,262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,229.34, 19,637.25 and 8,262.88 is: 11,403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,229.34 : 19,637.25 = 8,262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,229.34/19,637.25 = 8,262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,229.34x = 19,637.25 × 8,262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,229.34x = 162,260,240.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,260,240.28/14,229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.22

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