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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,022.89, 19,341.95 and 8,353.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,022.89, 19,341.95 and 8,353.27 is: 11,521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,022.89 : 19,341.95 = 8,353.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,022.89/19,341.95 = 8,353.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,022.89x = 19,341.95 × 8,353.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,022.89x = 161,568,517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,568,517.42/14,022.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.77

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