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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.79, 19,370.51 and 8,369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.79, 19,370.51 and 8,369.92 is: 11,551.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.79 : 19,370.51 = 8,369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.79/19,370.51 = 8,369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.79x = 19,370.51 × 8,369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.79x = 162,129,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,129,632.81/14,034.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,551.98

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