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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,058.08, 19,396.94 and 8,394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,058.08, 19,396.94 and 8,394.66 is: 11,582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058.08 : 19,396.94 = 8,394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058.08/19,396.94 = 8,394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058.08x = 19,396.94 × 8,394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058.08x = 162,830,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,830,716.34/14,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,582.71

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