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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,045.64, 19,382.18 and 8,386.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,045.64, 19,382.18 and 8,386.77 is: 11,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,045.64 : 19,382.18 = 8,386.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,045.64/19,382.18 = 8,386.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,045.64x = 19,382.18 × 8,386.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,045.64x = 162,553,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,553,885.76/14,045.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,573.26

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