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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,243.64, 19,654.90 and 8,275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,243.64, 19,654.90 and 8,275.22 is: 11,419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,243.64 : 19,654.90 = 8,275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,243.64/19,654.90 = 8,275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,243.64x = 19,654.90 × 8,275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,243.64x = 162,648,650.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,648,650.03/14,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,419.04

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