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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.21, 19,664.98 and 8,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.21, 19,664.98 and 8,281.91 is: 11,428.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.21 : 19,664.98 = 8,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.21/19,664.98 = 8,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.21x = 19,664.98 × 8,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.21x = 162,863,622.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,863,622.97/14,251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,428.06

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