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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.18, 19,355.86 and 8,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.18, 19,355.86 and 8,362.24 is: 11,538.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.18 : 19,355.86 = 8,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.18/19,355.86 = 8,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.18x = 19,355.86 × 8,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.18x = 161,858,308.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,858,308.79/14,027.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,538.91

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