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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.11, 19,640.59 and 8,265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.11, 19,640.59 and 8,265.23 is: 11,405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.11 : 19,640.59 = 8,265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.11/19,640.59 = 8,265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.11x = 19,640.59 × 8,265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.11x = 162,333,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,333,923.92/14,233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,405.37

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