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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.11, 19,641.44 and 8,265.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.11, 19,641.44 and 8,265.65 is: 11,407.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.11 : 19,641.44 = 8,265.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.11/19,641.44 = 8,265.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.11x = 19,641.44 × 8,265.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.11x = 162,349,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,349,227.21/14,232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,407.25

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