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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.56, 19,394.91 and 8,393.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.56, 19,394.91 and 8,393.31 is: 11,580.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.56 : 19,394.91 = 8,393.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.56/19,394.91 = 8,393.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.56x = 19,394.91 × 8,393.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.56x = 162,787,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,787,492.05/14,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,580.89

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