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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,239.56, 19,646.29 and 8,270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,239.56, 19,646.29 and 8,270.07 is: 11,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,239.56 : 19,646.29 = 8,270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,239.56/19,646.29 = 8,270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,239.56x = 19,646.29 × 8,270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,239.56x = 162,476,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,476,152.19/14,239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.20

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