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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.43, 19,639.23 and 8,262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.43, 19,639.23 and 8,262.98 is: 11,402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.43 : 19,639.23 = 8,262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.43/19,639.23 = 8,262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.43x = 19,639.23 × 8,262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.43x = 162,278,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,278,466.51/14,232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,402.02

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