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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.81, 19,696.58 and 8,222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.81, 19,696.58 and 8,222.26 is: 11,347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.81 : 19,696.58 = 8,222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.81/19,696.58 = 8,222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.81x = 19,696.58 × 8,222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.81x = 161,950,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,950,401.87/14,271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,347.57

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