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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,006.58, 19,324.94 and 8,338.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,006.58, 19,324.94 and 8,338.47 is: 11,504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,006.58 : 19,324.94 = 8,338.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,006.58/19,324.94 = 8,338.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,006.58x = 19,324.94 × 8,338.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,006.58x = 161,140,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,140,390.75/14,006.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.62

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