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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.77, 19,366.29 and 8,366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.77, 19,366.29 and 8,366.85 is: 11,547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.77 : 19,366.29 = 8,366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.77/19,366.29 = 8,366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.77x = 19,366.29 × 8,366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.77x = 162,034,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,034,843.49/14,031.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,547.72

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