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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.21, 19,366.72 and 8,366.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.21, 19,366.72 and 8,366.03 is: 11,544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.21 : 19,366.72 = 8,366.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.21/19,366.72 = 8,366.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.21x = 19,366.72 × 8,366.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.21x = 162,022,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,022,608.94/14,034.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.83

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