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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.23, 19,660.87 and 8,195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.23, 19,660.87 and 8,195.17 is: 11,311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.23 : 19,660.87 = 8,195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.23/19,660.87 = 8,195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.23x = 19,660.87 × 8,195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.23x = 161,124,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,124,032.72/14,244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,311.53

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