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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,486.64, 19,993.44 and 8,200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,486.64, 19,993.44 and 8,200.26 is: 11,317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,486.64 : 19,993.44 = 8,200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,486.64/19,993.44 = 8,200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,486.64x = 19,993.44 × 8,200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,486.64x = 163,951,406.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,951,406.29/14,486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,317.42

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