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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.33, 19,640.54 and 8,265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.33, 19,640.54 and 8,265.47 is: 11,406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.33 : 19,640.54 = 8,265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.33/19,640.54 = 8,265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.33x = 19,640.54 × 8,265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.33x = 162,338,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,338,195.95/14,232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.30

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