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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.05, 19,637.94 and 8,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.05, 19,637.94 and 8,261.36 is: 11,400.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.05 : 19,637.94 = 8,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.05/19,637.94 = 8,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.05x = 19,637.94 × 8,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.05x = 162,235,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,235,993.81/14,230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,400.94

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