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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,038.65, 19,366.35 and 8,369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,038.65, 19,366.35 and 8,369.41 is: 11,545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,038.65 : 19,366.35 = 8,369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,038.65/19,366.35 = 8,369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,038.65x = 19,366.35 × 8,369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,038.65x = 162,084,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,084,903.40/14,038.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,545.62

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