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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,001.96, 19,318.58 and 8,333.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,001.96, 19,318.58 and 8,333.86 is: 11,498.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,001.96 : 19,318.58 = 8,333.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,001.96/19,318.58 = 8,333.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,001.96x = 19,318.58 × 8,333.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,001.96x = 160,998,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,998,244.53/14,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,498.26

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