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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.80, 19,781.89 and 8,367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.80, 19,781.89 and 8,367.39 is: 11,547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.80 : 19,781.89 = 8,367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.80/19,781.89 = 8,367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.80x = 19,781.89 × 8,367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.80x = 165,522,767.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,522,767.65/14,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,547.73

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