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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.07, 19,641.30 and 8,264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.07, 19,641.30 and 8,264.57 is: 11,404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.07 : 19,641.30 = 8,264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.07/19,641.30 = 8,264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.07x = 19,641.30 × 8,264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.07x = 162,326,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,326,898.74/14,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,404.91

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