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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.39, 19,649.34 and 8,265.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.39, 19,649.34 and 8,265.87 is: 11,409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.39 : 19,649.34 = 8,265.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.39/19,649.34 = 8,265.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.39x = 19,649.34 × 8,265.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.39x = 162,418,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,418,890.03/14,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,409.51

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