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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,055.66, 19,399.44 and 8,393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,055.66, 19,399.44 and 8,393.82 is: 11,585.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,055.66 : 19,399.44 = 8,393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,055.66/19,399.44 = 8,393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,055.66x = 19,399.44 × 8,393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,055.66x = 162,835,407.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,835,407.46/14,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,585.04

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