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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.32, 19,660.97 and 8,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.32, 19,660.97 and 8,195.24 is: 11,311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.32 : 19,660.97 = 8,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.32/19,660.97 = 8,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.32x = 19,660.97 × 8,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.32x = 161,126,228.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,126,228.50/14,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,311.62

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