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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.01, 19,388.46 and 8,385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.01, 19,388.46 and 8,385.68 is: 11,571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.01 : 19,388.46 = 8,385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.01/19,388.46 = 8,385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.01x = 19,388.46 × 8,385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.01x = 162,585,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,585,469.72/14,050.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,571.91

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