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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.67, 19,321.51 and 8,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.67, 19,321.51 and 8,337.26 is: 11,504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.67 : 19,321.51 = 8,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.67/19,321.51 = 8,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.67x = 19,321.51 × 8,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.67x = 161,088,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,088,452.46/14,002.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.12

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