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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.39, 19,383.93 and 8,384.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.39, 19,383.93 and 8,384.81 is: 11,570.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.39 : 19,383.93 = 8,384.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.39/19,383.93 = 8,384.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.39x = 19,383.93 × 8,384.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.39x = 162,530,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,530,473.18/14,046.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.98

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