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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.08, 19,649.36 and 8,269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.08, 19,649.36 and 8,269.14 is: 11,409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.08 : 19,649.36 = 8,269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.08/19,649.36 = 8,269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.08x = 19,649.36 × 8,269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.08x = 162,483,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,483,308.75/14,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,409.48

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