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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,231.55, 19,640.01 and 8,262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,231.55, 19,640.01 and 8,262.86 is: 11,403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,231.55 : 19,640.01 = 8,262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,231.55/19,640.01 = 8,262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,231.55x = 19,640.01 × 8,262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,231.55x = 162,282,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,282,554.83/14,231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.01

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