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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.34, 19,638.63 and 8,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.34, 19,638.63 and 8,263.88 is: 11,404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.34 : 19,638.63 = 8,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.34/19,638.63 = 8,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.34x = 19,638.63 × 8,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.34x = 162,291,281.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,291,281.68/14,230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,404.60

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