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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.32, 19,321.83 and 8,336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.32, 19,321.83 and 8,336.21 is: 11,501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.32 : 19,321.83 = 8,336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.32/19,321.83 = 8,336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.32x = 19,321.83 × 8,336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.32x = 161,070,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,070,880.77/14,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.51

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