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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,017.79, 19,346.82 and 8,353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,017.79, 19,346.82 and 8,353.23 is: 11,528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,017.79 : 19,346.82 = 8,353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,017.79/19,346.82 = 8,353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,017.79x = 19,346.82 × 8,353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,017.79x = 161,608,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,608,333.35/14,017.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.80

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