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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.16, 19,701.27 and 8,225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.16, 19,701.27 and 8,225.01 is: 11,350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.16 : 19,701.27 = 8,225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.16/19,701.27 = 8,225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.16x = 19,701.27 × 8,225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.16x = 162,043,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,043,142.76/14,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,350.61

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