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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,047.93, 19,377.63 and 8,378.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,047.93, 19,377.63 and 8,378.89 is: 11,557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,047.93 : 19,377.63 = 8,378.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,047.93/19,377.63 = 8,378.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,047.93x = 19,377.63 × 8,378.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,047.93x = 162,362,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,362,981.79/14,047.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,557.79

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