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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,338.22, 19,786.98 and 8,370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,338.22, 19,786.98 and 8,370.14 is: 11,550.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,338.22 : 19,786.98 = 8,370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,338.22/19,786.98 = 8,370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,338.22x = 19,786.98 × 8,370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,338.22x = 165,619,725.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,619,725.23/14,338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.93

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