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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.84, 19,349.88 and 8,358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.84, 19,349.88 and 8,358.86 is: 11,530.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.84 : 19,349.88 = 8,358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.84/19,349.88 = 8,358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.84x = 19,349.88 × 8,358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.84x = 161,742,937.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,742,937.94/14,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,530.14

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