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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,019.79, 19,349.58 and 8,355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,019.79, 19,349.58 and 8,355.23 is: 11,531.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,019.79 : 19,349.58 = 8,355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,019.79/19,349.58 = 8,355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,019.79x = 19,349.58 × 8,355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,019.79x = 161,670,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,670,191.30/14,019.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,531.57

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