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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.84, 19,358.16 and 8,364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.84, 19,358.16 and 8,364.86 is: 11,538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.84 : 19,358.16 = 8,364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.84/19,358.16 = 8,364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.84x = 19,358.16 × 8,364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.84x = 161,928,298.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,928,298.26/14,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,538.42

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