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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.11, 19,638.68 and 8,263.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.11, 19,638.68 and 8,263.65 is: 11,404.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.11 : 19,638.68 = 8,263.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.11/19,638.68 = 8,263.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.11x = 19,638.68 × 8,263.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.11x = 162,287,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,287,136.66/14,230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,404.49

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