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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,001.69, 19,321.44 and 8,336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,001.69, 19,321.44 and 8,336.86 is: 11,504.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,001.69 : 19,321.44 = 8,336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,001.69/19,321.44 = 8,336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,001.69x = 19,321.44 × 8,336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,001.69x = 161,080,060.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,080,060.71/14,001.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.33

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