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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,229.48, 19,637.67 and 8,261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,229.48, 19,637.67 and 8,261.81 is: 11,401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,229.48 : 19,637.67 = 8,261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,229.48/19,637.67 = 8,261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,229.48x = 19,637.67 × 8,261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,229.48x = 162,242,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,242,698.38/14,229.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.87

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