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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.23, 19,663.63 and 8,197.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.23, 19,663.63 and 8,197.17 is: 11,314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.23 : 19,663.63 = 8,197.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.23/19,663.63 = 8,197.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.23x = 19,663.63 × 8,197.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.23x = 161,186,117.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,186,117.93/14,246.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,314.30

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