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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.34, 19,642.77 and 8,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.34, 19,642.77 and 8,266.88 is: 11,408.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.34 : 19,642.77 = 8,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.34/19,642.77 = 8,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.34x = 19,642.77 × 8,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.34x = 162,384,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,384,422.46/14,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,408.74

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