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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.12, 19,365.44 and 8,366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.12, 19,365.44 and 8,366.22 is: 11,546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.12 : 19,365.44 = 8,366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.12/19,365.44 = 8,366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.12x = 19,365.44 × 8,366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.12x = 162,015,531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,015,531.44/14,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.87

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