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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,318.08, 19,761.42 and 8,353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,318.08, 19,761.42 and 8,353.24 is: 11,528.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,318.08 : 19,761.42 = 8,353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,318.08/19,761.42 = 8,353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,318.08x = 19,761.42 × 8,353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,318.08x = 165,071,884.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,071,884.00/14,318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.91

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