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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,236.84, 19,645.34 and 8,267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,236.84, 19,645.34 and 8,267.34 is: 11,408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,236.84 : 19,645.34 = 8,267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,236.84/19,645.34 = 8,267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,236.84x = 19,645.34 × 8,267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,236.84x = 162,414,705.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,414,705.20/14,236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,408.06

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