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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.84, 19,370.56 and 8,373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.84, 19,370.56 and 8,373.88 is: 11,550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.84 : 19,370.56 = 8,373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.84/19,370.56 = 8,373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.84x = 19,370.56 × 8,373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.84x = 162,206,744.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,206,744.97/14,042.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.85

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