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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.17, 19,640.67 and 8,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.17, 19,640.67 and 8,261.66 is: 11,401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.17 : 19,640.67 = 8,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.17/19,640.67 = 8,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.17x = 19,640.67 × 8,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.17x = 162,264,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,264,537.71/14,232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.25

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