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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.63, 19,701.30 and 8,226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.63, 19,701.30 and 8,226.89 is: 11,352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.63 : 19,701.30 = 8,226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.63/19,701.30 = 8,226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.63x = 19,701.30 × 8,226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.63x = 162,080,329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,080,329.45/14,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,352.85

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