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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.58, 19,643.60 and 8,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.58, 19,643.60 and 8,266.08 is: 11,406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.58 : 19,643.60 = 8,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.58/19,643.60 = 8,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.58x = 19,643.60 × 8,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.58x = 162,375,470.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,375,470.87/14,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.32

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