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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.23, 19,385.03 and 8,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.23, 19,385.03 and 8,307 is: 11,466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.23 : 19,385.03 = 8,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.23/19,385.03 = 8,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.23x = 19,385.03 × 8,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.23x = 161,031,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,031,402.68/14,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,466.02

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