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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.95, 19,645.04 and 8,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.95, 19,645.04 and 8,266.02 is: 11,405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.95 : 19,645.04 = 8,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.95/19,645.04 = 8,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.95x = 19,645.04 × 8,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.95x = 162,386,314.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,386,314.21/14,237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,405.18

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