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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,023.28, 19,356.42 and 8,362.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,023.28, 19,356.42 and 8,362.19 is: 11,542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,023.28 : 19,356.42 = 8,362.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,023.28/19,356.42 = 8,362.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,023.28x = 19,356.42 × 8,362.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,023.28x = 161,861,964.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,861,964.98/14,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,542.38

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