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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.16, 19,639.28 and 8,260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.16, 19,639.28 and 8,260.66 is: 11,399.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.16 : 19,639.28 = 8,260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.16/19,639.28 = 8,260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.16x = 19,639.28 × 8,260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.16x = 162,233,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,233,414.72/14,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.87

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