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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,030.46, 19,355.36 and 8,361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,030.46, 19,355.36 and 8,361.95 is: 11,535.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,030.46 : 19,355.36 = 8,361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,030.46/19,355.36 = 8,361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,030.46x = 19,355.36 × 8,361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,030.46x = 161,848,413.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,848,413.97/14,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,535.50

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