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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.49, 19,771.59 and 8,357.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.49, 19,771.59 and 8,357.83 is: 11,535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.49 : 19,771.59 = 8,357.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.49/19,771.59 = 8,357.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.49x = 19,771.59 × 8,357.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.49x = 165,247,588.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,247,588.05/14,325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,535.21

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