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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,491.02, 19,998.72 and 8,204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,491.02, 19,998.72 and 8,204.34 is: 11,322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,491.02 : 19,998.72 = 8,204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,491.02/19,998.72 = 8,204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,491.02x = 19,998.72 × 8,204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,491.02x = 164,076,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,076,298.44/14,491.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,322.62

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