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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,339.44, 19,783.74 and 8,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,339.44, 19,783.74 and 8,370.28 is: 11,548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,339.44 : 19,783.74 = 8,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,339.44/19,783.74 = 8,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,339.44x = 19,783.74 × 8,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,339.44x = 165,595,443.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,595,443.25/14,339.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.25

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