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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.02, 19,642.20 and 8,185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.02, 19,642.20 and 8,185.23 is: 11,295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.02 : 19,642.20 = 8,185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.02/19,642.20 = 8,185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.02x = 19,642.20 × 8,185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.02x = 160,775,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,775,924.71/14,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,295.98

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