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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.26, 19,638.85 and 8,261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.26, 19,638.85 and 8,261.74 is: 11,399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.26 : 19,638.85 = 8,261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.26/19,638.85 = 8,261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.26x = 19,638.85 × 8,261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.26x = 162,251,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,251,072.60/14,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.43

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