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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.70, 19,649.43 and 8,270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.70, 19,649.43 and 8,270.05 is: 11,415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.70 : 19,649.43 = 8,270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.70/19,649.43 = 8,270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.70x = 19,649.43 × 8,270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.70x = 162,501,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,501,768.57/14,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,415.09

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