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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.14, 19,639.31 and 8,262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.14, 19,639.31 and 8,262.69 is: 11,401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.14 : 19,639.31 = 8,262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.14/19,639.31 = 8,262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.14x = 19,639.31 × 8,262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.14x = 162,273,530.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,273,530.34/14,232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.91

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