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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.86, 19,641.62 and 8,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.86, 19,641.62 and 8,265.98 is: 11,406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.86 : 19,641.62 = 8,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.86/19,641.62 = 8,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.86x = 19,641.62 × 8,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.86x = 162,357,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,357,238.09/14,233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.41

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