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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.48, 19,632.63 and 8,261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.48, 19,632.63 and 8,261.14 is: 11,397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.48 : 19,632.63 = 8,261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.48/19,632.63 = 8,261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.48x = 19,632.63 × 8,261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.48x = 162,187,905.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,187,905.00/14,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,397.22

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