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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,043.88, 19,379.76 and 8,385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,043.88, 19,379.76 and 8,385.02 is: 11,570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,043.88 : 19,379.76 = 8,385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,043.88/19,379.76 = 8,385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,043.88x = 19,379.76 × 8,385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,043.88x = 162,499,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,499,675.20/14,043.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.85

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