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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.83, 19,323.90 and 8,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.83, 19,323.90 and 8,337.72 is: 11,503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.83 : 19,323.90 = 8,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.83/19,323.90 = 8,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.83x = 19,323.90 × 8,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.83x = 161,117,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,117,267.51/14,005.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.59

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