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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,492.02, 19,998.48 and 8,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,492.02, 19,998.48 and 8,204.26 is: 11,321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,492.02 : 19,998.48 = 8,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,492.02/19,998.48 = 8,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,492.02x = 19,998.48 × 8,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,492.02x = 164,072,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,072,729.52/14,492.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,321.59

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