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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.68, 19,767.72 and 8,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.68, 19,767.72 and 8,356.64 is: 11,531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.68 : 19,767.72 = 8,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.68/19,767.72 = 8,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.68x = 19,767.72 × 8,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.68x = 165,191,719.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,191,719.66/14,325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,531.16

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