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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.54, 19,643.53 and 8,266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.54, 19,643.53 and 8,266.03 is: 11,406.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.54 : 19,643.53 = 8,266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.54/19,643.53 = 8,266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.54x = 19,643.53 × 8,266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.54x = 162,374,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,374,008.29/14,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.24

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