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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.23, 19,677.62 and 8,210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.23, 19,677.62 and 8,210.66 is: 11,330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.23 : 19,677.62 = 8,210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.23/19,677.62 = 8,210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.23x = 19,677.62 × 8,210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.23x = 161,566,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,566,107.99/14,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.64

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