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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.52, 19,785.72 and 8,369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.52, 19,785.72 and 8,369.44 is: 11,549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.52 : 19,785.72 = 8,369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.52/19,785.72 = 8,369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.52x = 19,785.72 × 8,369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.52x = 165,595,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,595,396.40/14,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.79

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