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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.64, 19,656.28 and 8,276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.64, 19,656.28 and 8,276.22 is: 11,420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.64 : 19,656.28 = 8,276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.64/19,656.28 = 8,276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.64x = 19,656.28 × 8,276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.64x = 162,679,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,679,697.66/14,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.41

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