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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.30, 19,646.13 and 8,268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.30, 19,646.13 and 8,268.84 is: 11,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.30 : 19,646.13 = 8,268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.30/19,646.13 = 8,268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.30x = 19,646.13 × 8,268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.30x = 162,450,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,450,705.59/14,237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.22

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