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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.96, 19,780.99 and 8,364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.96, 19,780.99 and 8,364.47 is: 11,543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.96 : 19,780.99 = 8,364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.96/19,780.99 = 8,364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.96x = 19,780.99 × 8,364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.96x = 165,457,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,457,455.60/14,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.04

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