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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,234.08, 19,642.96 and 8,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,234.08, 19,642.96 and 8,267.22 is: 11,408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234.08 : 19,642.96 = 8,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234.08/19,642.96 = 8,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234.08x = 19,642.96 × 8,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234.08x = 162,392,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,392,671.77/14,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,408.72

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