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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,030.84, 19,354.02 and 8,361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,030.84, 19,354.02 and 8,361.86 is: 11,534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,030.84 : 19,354.02 = 8,361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,030.84/19,354.02 = 8,361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,030.84x = 19,354.02 × 8,361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,030.84x = 161,835,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,835,605.68/14,030.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,534.28

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