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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.32, 19,362.12 and 8,366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.32, 19,362.12 and 8,366.82 is: 11,542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.32 : 19,362.12 = 8,366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.32/19,362.12 = 8,366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.32x = 19,362.12 × 8,366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.32x = 161,999,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,999,372.86/14,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,542.26

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