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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,229.53, 19,638.48 and 8,098.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,229.53, 19,638.48 and 8,098.73 is: 11,177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,229.53 : 19,638.48 = 8,098.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,229.53/19,638.48 = 8,098.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,229.53x = 19,638.48 × 8,098.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,229.53x = 159,046,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,046,633.10/14,229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,177.22

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