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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.84, 19,642.85 and 8,263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.84, 19,642.85 and 8,263.33 is: 11,403.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.84 : 19,642.85 = 8,263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.84/19,642.85 = 8,263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.84x = 19,642.85 × 8,263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.84x = 162,315,351.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,315,351.69/14,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.48

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