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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.96, 19,366.37 and 8,365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.96, 19,366.37 and 8,365.78 is: 11,544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.96 : 19,366.37 = 8,365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.96/19,366.37 = 8,365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.96x = 19,366.37 × 8,365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.96x = 162,014,851.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,014,851.63/14,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.49

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