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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.69, 19,786.22 and 8,369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.69, 19,786.22 and 8,369.82 is: 11,551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.69 : 19,786.22 = 8,369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.69/19,786.22 = 8,369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.69x = 19,786.22 × 8,369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.69x = 165,607,058.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,607,058.03/14,336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,551.28

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