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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.01, 19,645.95 and 8,267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.01, 19,645.95 and 8,267.70 is: 11,408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.01 : 19,645.95 = 8,267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.01/19,645.95 = 8,267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.01x = 19,645.95 × 8,267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.01x = 162,426,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,426,820.82/14,237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,408.77

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