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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.08, 19,392.60 and 8,386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.08, 19,392.60 and 8,386.16 is: 11,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.08 : 19,392.60 = 8,386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.08/19,392.60 = 8,386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.08x = 19,392.60 × 8,386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.08x = 162,629,446.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,629,446.42/14,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,573.34

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