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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,491.88, 19,998.80 and 8,204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,491.88, 19,998.80 and 8,204.25 is: 11,321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,491.88 : 19,998.80 = 8,204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,491.88/19,998.80 = 8,204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,491.88x = 19,998.80 × 8,204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,491.88x = 164,075,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,075,113.88/14,491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,321.87

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