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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.26, 19,363.71 and 8,373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.26, 19,363.71 and 8,373.42 is: 11,554.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.26 : 19,363.71 = 8,373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.26/19,363.71 = 8,373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.26x = 19,363.71 × 8,373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.26x = 162,140,476.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,140,476.59/14,032.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,554.84

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