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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.71, 19,632.98 and 8,263.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.71, 19,632.98 and 8,263.62 is: 11,399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.71 : 19,632.98 = 8,263.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.71/19,632.98 = 8,263.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.71x = 19,632.98 × 8,263.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.71x = 162,239,506.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,239,506.85/14,232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.06

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