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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.81, 19,692.44 and 8,219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.81, 19,692.44 and 8,219.26 is: 11,343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.81 : 19,692.44 = 8,219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.81/19,692.44 = 8,219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.81x = 19,692.44 × 8,219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.81x = 161,857,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,857,284.39/14,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,343.43

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