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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.57, 19,323.55 and 8,337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.57, 19,323.55 and 8,337.46 is: 11,503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.57 : 19,323.55 = 8,337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.57/19,323.55 = 8,337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.57x = 19,323.55 × 8,337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.57x = 161,109,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,109,325.18/14,005.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.23

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